Growth‑Driven Middle School ELA Teacher

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403B matching

Financial advising

Job summary

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools is seeking a Middle School ELA Teacher in Philadelphia to deliver rigorous instruction, foster a supportive classroom culture, and strengthen student reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. The role requires content expertise, strong classroom management, and collaboration with families and staff.

The candidate will analyze student work, participate in coaching, and align with KPPS values such as equity, anti-racism, and community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• PA State certification Level I or II strongly preferred; if uncertified, must enroll within one year.
• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Create rigorous unit and daily lesson plans leveraging provided curricula/resources.
• Regularly analyze student work and data to adjust instruction.
• Communicate with families regarding student growth and progress.
• Model and implement school policies within the classroom.
• Collaborate with grade teams and instructional leadership to improve practice.

Skills

Urban teaching experience

Classroom management

Family communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PA State certification Level I or II

Job description

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools is seeking a Middle School ELA Teacher in Philadelphia to deliver rigorous instruction, foster a supportive classroom culture, and strengthen student reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. The role requires content expertise, strong classroom management, and collaboration with families and staff.

The candidate will analyze student work, participate in coaching, and align with KPPS values such as equity, anti-racism, and community.