High School College and Career Counselor ( Junior Seminar Instructor)

KIPP Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

10 weeks paid maternity leave

4 weeks paid spousal/adoption leave

Access to on-site daycare

Job summary

KIPP Columbus is looking for dedicated educators who excel in instructional practices and are committed to student success through an anti-racist lens. The school prioritizes supportive professional development and offers a starting salary of $50,000 for teachers with one year of experience.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and an Ohio Teaching License or pursue certification. Join a collaborative environment, build engaging classrooms, and make a difference in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Current Ohio Teaching License or willingness to pursue certification.
• 1 or more years of lead teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3‑4 sections of College Readiness Course and ACT Prep.
• Build a classroom culture that empowers all students.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Instructional excellence

Ability to build classroom culture

Communication with families

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Current Ohio Teaching License

1+ years of teaching experience or relevant degree

Job description

KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of tuition‑free public schools educating 120,000 students in grades PreK‑12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. We have a network of 16,500 educators and 175,000 students and alumni across the country.

KIPP Columbus is the only KIPP school in Ohio and educates more than 2,000 students K‑12 on a 150+ acre campus in Northeast Columbus.

In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus also partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to KIPP students, families, and the broader community. KIPP is also a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, offering more than 10 varsity sports.

The KIPP Columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy as we expand to educate nearly 4,000 students on our learning campus in the coming years.

Interested in learning more about our school? Please check out our website: https://www.kippcolumbus.org/

Why Teach with KIPP Columbus?

Respect: We respect and value the unique gifts our teachers bring. KIPP Columbus pays one of the highest salaries of charters in the region, and our comprehensive benefits package includes family leave, access to on‑site daycare, fresh meals, and more. We provide resources to curriculum and materials to support your work in the classroom, and foster a collaborative and supportive working environment for our teams!

Support: We prioritize the growth of every team member. Professional development and one‑on‑one coaching happen throughout the year to help you deliver your best. As part of the national KIPP Public Schools network, KIPP Columbus staff have access to curriculum, resources, and support from teams across the country. Teachers receive year‑round professional development rooted in antiracist practices and aligned to curriculum or role competencies. Frequent feedback and support from school leaders, network content coaches, grade‑level chairs, and other teammates improve teachers' craft.

Purpose: KIPP Columbus continues to rank as one of the top schools for academic growth of any school in the state of Ohio, and is a top performing urban school in the state for academic growth. In our first three graduating classes (in spring 2020, 2021, and 2022) 100% of students were accepted to college and/or military service with nearly $40 million in merit scholarships from colleges and universities awarded.

The Opportunity

KIPP Columbus is looking for a highly dedicated educator who has a track record of instructional excellence and who is willing to continuously go above and beyond for students. Our KIPP team is committed to leading and teaching through an anti‑racist lens and are responsible for delivering effective, rigorous instruction in their content areas that produce high‑quality results and student understanding.

During the interview process, our team will discuss your grade level and content area preferences.

Job Description

Instructional Responsiveness & Content Knowledge

• Teaching 3‑4 Sections of College Readiness Course along with ACT Prep
• Conducting One‑to‑One Check In's with students
• Leading extracurricular activities like leading National Honor's Society or Student Council
• Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences.

Care of Students & Classroom Culture

• Build a classroom culture that empowers students, affirms their identities, and creates a sense of belonging for all students
• Implement the school‑wide and classroom management policies and practices
• Create a responsive and inclusive environment for parents and families
• Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.

Team Support

• Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings.
• Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.
• Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Current Ohio Teaching License or willingness and ability to pursue certification by start date Required
• 1 or more years of lead teaching experience, or degree in the content area you would teach Required
• Preferred college counseling experience and Financial Literacy Endorsement.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

At KIPP Columbus we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive with our compensation and benefits offered to our team. Our teacher salary scale is linked here, with a starting salary of $50,000 for a teacher with 1 year of teaching experience. We also offer appreciation stipends for teachers that have taught with KIPP Columbus for 5 and 10 years.

KIPP Columbus offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances as well as voluntary benefits (such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and participation in the Ohio SERS/STRS retirement plan.) We also offer seasons of life support with 10 weeks paid maternity leave and 4 weeks paid spousal leave/adoption leave.

Statement of Non‑Disclosure

KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Ohio Revised Code 3319.393

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