*2022-23 Early Action* Middle and High School Teachers
- Employer
- KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Nov 30, 2021
- Ref
- 743999790067674
- Job Category
- Teaching, English / Reading / Language Arts Teacher
- Grade Level
- Middle School
Company Description
About Us
KIPP is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools in educationally underserved communities. Over 100,000 students attend one of the 242 KIPP schools that operate in 31 regions across the United States. KIPP Philadelphia Schools Public Schools (KPPS) is a part of the national KIPP network and currently leads six schools serving approximately 2,400 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will lead ten schools serving approximately 4,000 students.
Our Mission
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose-college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Job Description
Life 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 community where excellent educators can make a long-term home. Educators at KIPP -
ü Are committed to anti-racism, equity and inclusion
ü Are part of a close-knit, diverse community of educators
ü Show up as themselves, inspiring our children to do the same
ü Access resources and affinity spaces that support well-being and sustainability
ü Lead with care and candor and take ownership of our children's learning and growth
ü Evolve their craft via 1:1 coaching and quality professional development
ü Have access to leadership pathway programming and opportunities to grow their career
ü Enjoy a competitive, equitable, transparent approach to compensation, comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families, a 403B matching program, and free access to financial advising services
Qualifications
Qualifications & Credentials
• 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 strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree
• Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II strongly preferred. If uncertified, must be -
o committed to working toward certification by enrolling in a PA-approved certification program within one year of hire
o able to submit transcripts upon hire (required for emergency permit application)
Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
o PA State Police Clearance
o PA Child Abuse Clearance
o Cogent Federal Fingerprinting
Additional Information
Compensation
KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.
About Us
KIPP is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools in educationally underserved communities. Over 100,000 students attend one of the 242 KIPP schools that operate in 31 regions across the United States. KIPP Philadelphia Schools Public Schools (KPPS) is a part of the national KIPP network and currently leads six schools serving approximately 2,400 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will lead ten schools serving approximately 4,000 students.
Our Mission
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose-college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Job Description
Life 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 community where excellent educators can make a long-term home. Educators at KIPP -
ü Are committed to anti-racism, equity and inclusion
ü Are part of a close-knit, diverse community of educators
ü Show up as themselves, inspiring our children to do the same
ü Access resources and affinity spaces that support well-being and sustainability
ü Lead with care and candor and take ownership of our children's learning and growth
ü Evolve their craft via 1:1 coaching and quality professional development
ü Have access to leadership pathway programming and opportunities to grow their career
ü Enjoy a competitive, equitable, transparent approach to compensation, comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families, a 403B matching program, and free access to financial advising services
Qualifications
Qualifications & Credentials
• 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 strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree
• Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II strongly preferred. If uncertified, must be -
o committed to working toward certification by enrolling in a PA-approved certification program within one year of hire
o able to submit transcripts upon hire (required for emergency permit application)
Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
o PA State Police Clearance
o PA Child Abuse Clearance
o Cogent Federal Fingerprinting
Additional Information
Compensation
- Teacher salaries at KPPS are competitive, equitable, and predictable
- All KPPS staff members enjoy access to comprehensive health benefits for themselves and their families, a 403B matching program, and access to free financial advising services
KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.