Director of Math

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools • Philadelphia, PA

5d

About The Position

The Director of Math reports to the Managing Director of Teaching and Learning (MDTL) and works closely with School Leaders and Assistant Principals across the network. The role ensures curricular alignment across schools and supports rigorous, college-ready mathematics and problem-solving instruction. The Director works with school and regional leaders to strengthen math intervention, instruction, assessment, teacher development, and student opportunities, while using data to guide support and improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree in Administration and Supervision and/or administrative certification.
• Regional or central office experience supporting school leadership teams.
• At least 5 years of successful teaching experience with strong student achievement outcomes.
• Experience serving students and families in urban school settings.
• Strong data analysis and instructional planning skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in standards-aligned instruction and curriculum implementation.
• Complete required criminal and child abuse background checks, including PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and Cogent Federal Fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

• Pennsylvania State certification, Level I or II.
• Experience leading professional development or coaching teachers.

Responsibilities

• Work with school leaders to establish and advance a vision for high-quality secondary math intervention, instruction, and assessment.
• Ensure math curriculum and assessment programs are strong, aligned with Common Core standards and appropriate rigor, accessible to teachers, responsive to students’ needs, and vertically and horizontally aligned.
• Support school leaders and teachers in creating joyful, structured, and caring math classrooms that foster a love of mathematics and problem solving.
• Train teachers and leaders in curriculum implementation and effective math instruction.
• Support development of a rigorous elementary math course pathway.
• Work with Curriculum Directors and the Senior Director of Data and Analytics to develop and implement an effective, streamlined assessment approach that supports data-driven decisions.
• Partner with regional and school leaders and assistant principals to assess classroom math instruction and plan supports to improve it.
• Analyze region-wide math data and adjust approaches to support teachers and schools facing challenges.
• Collaborate and build partnerships with local and national math instruction experts and colleagues through research, observation, and formal collaboration.
• Support onboarding and training for new teachers and leaders through professional development design and facilitation.
• Work with school leaders to provide programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities that foster students’ interest in mathematics and problem solving.
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the MDTL.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package for employees and their families, including vision and dental coverage, a telehealth option, and flexible spending accounts.
• 403B retirement savings matching program.
• Free access to financial advising services.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Professional development, including coaching, workshops, and tailored leadership opportunities.
• Mental health resources and wellness initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director