25-26 Middle School Music Teacher

KIPP Public Schools • Philadelphia, PA

55d • $55,000 - $62,500

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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
• Bachelor's degree
• Pennsylvania 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 year
• able to submit transcripts upon hire (required for emergency permit application)
• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
• PA State Police Clearance
• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• Cogent Federal Fingerprinting
• ACT 168

Nice To Haves

• Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued and challenged every day
• Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans, leveraging provided curricula/resources
• 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
• 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
• 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)
• Arrive at school by 8:00 a.m. and stay until 4:30 p.m. daily
• 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

Benefits

• 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 403(b)-matching program for retirement savings and access to financial advising services.
• Uncertified teachers have access to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement to pursue certification at a Pennsylvania-approved certification program.
• Tuition discounts at partner schools.
• Relocation Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees