Director of Math

KIPP • Philadelphia, PA

6d • $95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Director of Math reports to the Managing Director of Teaching and Learning and works closely with school leaders and assistant principals across the network. The role ensures curricular alignment across schools and supports rigorous, college-ready math and problem-solving instruction. The Director partners with leaders and teachers to strengthen math curriculum, assessment, intervention, instruction, professional learning, and data-informed decision-making. The position also supports elementary math pathways, teacher and leader onboarding, and programs that foster students’ interest in mathematics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least five years of successful teaching experience with strong student achievement outcomes.
• Regional or central office experience supporting school leadership teams.
• 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.
• Deep knowledge of learning theory and math curriculum development, including current educational trends, methods, research, and technology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, and the eradication of anti-Blackness.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and hold students, teachers, and colleagues accountable.
• Ability to adapt, manage change, solve problems, and multitask in a fast-moving environment.
• Complete required PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, and Cogent Federal Fingerprinting background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Administration and Supervision and/or an administrative certification.
• Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II.
• Experience leading professional development or coaching teachers.

Responsibilities

• Work with school leaders to set and advance a vision for quality secondary math intervention, instruction, and assessment.
• Ensure math curricula and assessment programs are rigorous, accessible to teachers, responsive to student needs, aligned with Common Core standards, and horizontally and vertically aligned.
• Support school leaders and teachers in creating joyful, structured, caring math classrooms that foster a love of math and problem solving.
• Train teachers and leaders in curriculum implementation and effective math instruction.
• Support development of a rigorous elementary math course pathway.
• Collaborate 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.
• Work 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 adapt approaches to support teachers and schools facing challenges.
• Build partnerships with local and national math instruction experts and colleagues through research, observation, and formal collaboration.
• Support new-teacher and new-leader onboarding and training through professional development design and facilitation.
• Work with school leaders to provide programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities that foster a love of mathematics and problem solving.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Managing Director of Teaching and Learning.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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