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 dayCreate rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans, leveraging provided curricula / resourcesInfuse core values into daily lessons and every school practice, implementing school-wide student culture systems and positive classroom management strategiesMaintain a productive, organized, safe, neat and focused learning environmentRegularly analyze student work and academic data to adjust lessons, refine curricula and inform instructional practicesProvide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all studentsMaintain accurate student grades / records and strong lines of communication with families regarding students’ growth and progressModel and implement all school policies within the classroomServe as a role model for studentsProfessional 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 developmentServe as a positive, contributing member of a grade team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wideShare candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership on a regular basisEmbody KPPS core values : Children First, Cultural Competence, Ownership, CommunityEnroll 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 DevelopmentAttend 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 eventsDevelop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls homePerform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal dutiesChaperone field lessons / field tripsAdditional responsibilities may arise during the school year. They will be communicated to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.Qualifications
Love and see the high potential of all childrenDemonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environmentPassion for subject / content area and demonstrated commitment to professional learningDemonstrated ability to contribute positively to a school team2 years of full-time teaching experience (outside of substitute teaching) in an urban settingBachelor’s degreePennsylvania 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 yearable to submit transcripts upon hire (required for emergency permit application)Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks :
PA State Police ClearancePA Child Abuse ClearanceCogent Federal FingerprintingAdditional Information
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 $2500 in tuition reimbursement to pursue certification.
