2526 Middle School Math Teachers 58 5K Signing Bonus

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools seeks dedicated educators who are passionate about student growth and achievement. Teachers will create inclusive learning environments, engage in professional development, and embody core values. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

403B matching program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-time teaching experience in an urban setting.
• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Create rigorous, engaging lesson plans leveraging provided curricula.
• Maintain a productive and organized learning environment.
• Engage in school-wide professional development.

Skills

Cultural Competence

Ownership

Community

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

Teaching & Leading at KPPS
We know that talented, committed, culturally competent teachers and leaders have the power to amplify our children’s potential by creating a school experience that affirms, values, and challenges them each day. We seek to create a professional environment full of joy, candor, care and respect where excellent educators can make a long-term home. Educators at KIPP –

• Embrace new learning via regular 1-1 coaching and professional development
• Work with and alongside peers to tackle challenges, celebrate successes
• Play an active role in shaping and reshaping school and grade-wide practices and systems
• Actively examine the dynamics of identity and power via equity sessions and affinity groups
• Operate with clarity on individual & school-wide goals and their progress toward achieving them
• Embody our core values: Children First, Cultural Competence, Ownership, Community
• Enjoy a competitive, equitable, predictable approach to compensation and comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued and challenged every day
• Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans, leveraging provided curricula/resources
• Infuse core values into daily lessons and every school practice, implementing school-wide student culture systems and positive classroom management strategies
• Maintain a productive, organized, safe, neat and focused learning environment
• Regularly analyze student work and academic data to adjust lessons, refine curricula and inform instructional practice
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students
• Maintain accurate student grades/records and strong lines of communication with families regarding students’ growth and progress
• Model and implement all school policies within the classroom
• Serve as a role model for students

Professional Responsibilities:

• Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with an instructional coach, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
• Actively engage in all school-wide professional development
• Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership on a regular basis
• Embody KPPS core values: Children First, Cultural Competence, Ownership, Community
• Enroll in/complete a teacher certification program (if applicable)

School Responsibilities:

• Arrive at school by 7:30 a.m. and stay until 4:00 p.m. Mon, Tue, Thurs, Friday and 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday for Professional Development
• Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.)
• Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events
• Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls home
• Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties
• Chaperone field lessons/field trips
• Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. They will be communicated to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Love and see the high potential of all children
• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment
• Passion for subject/content area and demonstrated commitment to professional learning
• Demonstrated ability to contribute positively to a school team
• 2+ years of full-time teaching experience (outside of substitute teaching) in an urban setting
• Bachelor’s degree
• Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II preferred. If uncertified, must be –
  • committed to working toward certification by enrolling in a PA-approved certification program within one year
  • able to submit transcripts upon hire (required for emergency permit application)
• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
• PA State Police Clearance
• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• Cogent Federal Fingerprinting
• ACT 168

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Teacher salaries at KPPS are competitive, equitable, and predictable.
• All KPPS employees enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, a 403B matching program, and free financial advising services.
• Uncertified teachers have access to $2,500 in tuition reimbursement to pursue certification