Director of Math

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools preparing students with the skills and confidence needed to create the futures they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is part of the national KIPP Public Schools network and currently leads eight schools serving 3,400 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will be serving approximately 4,000 students. KPPS 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. Life at KPPS At KPPS, we believe that talented, committed, and culturally competent educators and staff are the foundation of our students' success. We work to create a professional community grounded in joy, candor, care, and connection – where every team member can bring their authentic self, grow in their craft, and contribute to meaningful work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree in Administration and Supervision, and/or Admin Certification
• Regional/Central office experience with supporting school leadership teams
• 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 all required criminal and child abuse background checks: PA State Police Clearance PA Child Abuse Clearance Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Works with school leaders to set and drive a vision for quality K-4 math intervention, instruction, and assessment.
• Ensures that curriculum and assessment programs in all math classrooms are strong, aligned to common core standards and rigor, teacher accessible, meet the needs of our students and are both horizontally and vertically aligned.
• Supports school leaders and teachers to ensure that math classrooms are joyful, structured and caring and foster a deep love of math and problem solving.
• Trains teachers and leaders on curricular implementation and math instruction best practices.
• Supports the development of a rigorous pathway of elementary math courses
• Works closely with all Curriculum Directors and the Senior Director of Data and Analytics to create and drive an effective and streamlined assessment approach that leads to strong, data-driven decision making.
• Regularly works with regional and school leaders as well as assistant principals to assess the state of math instruction in classrooms and plan supports and approaches to improve instruction.
• Analyzes and responds to region wide math data to adjust approach and support teachers and schools that are encountering challenges.
• Collaborates, works closely, and creates partnerships with local and national experts and colleagues in the field of math instruction through research, observation, and formal collaboration.
• Supports new teacher and new leader onboarding and training through professional development design and facilitation.
• Works with school leaders to ensure students have programs, clubs, and extracurriculars that foster a love of mathematics and problem solving.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by the MDTL.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package (including vision and dental, a telehealth option, and flexible spending accounts) for themselves and their families
• 403B matching program for retirement savings
• Free access to financial advising services

What This Job Offers

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