IMMEDIATE 25-26 6th Grade Math Teacher

We are seeking a talented committed culturally competent 6th grade Math Teacher to join the team at KIPP West Preparatory Academy (KWPP) for the 25-26 school year!

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 (in most cases)

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 practices

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 initiatives

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

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 : Who You Are :

You love and see the high potential of all children

You have experience driving student growth and achievement and to create a warm inclusive rigorous learning environment

You have passion for facilitating professional learning including a desire to continuously grow and learn as a leader

You operate with cultural competence and a commitment to inclusion anti-racism and the eradication of anti-Blackness

You believe that teachers are the primary drivers of student growth learning and achievement

You have high expectations for students and teachers; and the ability to motivate inspire and hold others accountable

You are solutions-orientated and have an eagerness to adapt in order to solve problems

Qualifications & Credentials :

2 years of full-time teaching experience (outside of substitute teaching) in an urban setting strongly preferred

Bachelors degree required

Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II strongly preferred. If uncertified must

enroll in a PA-approved certification program within one year of hire

submit transcripts upon hire (required for emergency permit application)

Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks prior to start date :

PA State Police Clearance

PA Child Abuse Clearance

Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

Additional Information :

Compensation

Teacher salaries at KPPS are equitable and transparent. To maintain equity teacher salaries are determined by a combination of years of teaching experience and certification status. All candidates are welcome to ask their recruiter how their experience and credentials will translate to their salary.

All full-time team members at KPPS enjoy a comprehensive health benefits package (including vision and dental a telehealth option and flexible spending accounts) for themselves and their families as well as a 403B matching program for retirement savings and free access to financial advising services.

Uncertified teachers have access to $5000 in tuition reimbursement to pursue certification at a Pennsylvania-approved certification program.

Note To Applicants

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.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Math,Calculus,Teaching,Tutoring,Geometry,Trigonometry

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1