[2026-2027] Elementary 1st Grade Teacher

KIPP • Philadelphia, PA

6h • $55,000 - $91,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary 1st Grade Teacher creates a joyful, academically excellent, inclusive classroom where students feel affirmed, valued, and challenged. The teacher plans rigorous and engaging lessons using provided curricula and resources, supports students’ growth through accommodations and modifications, and maintains a safe, organized, focused learning environment. The role includes analyzing student work and academic data, maintaining accurate student records, communicating with families, and implementing school policies and student culture systems.

The teacher takes ownership of professional growth through coaching, feedback, practice, and school-wide professional development. They collaborate with grade-level colleagues, contribute to school initiatives and events, and build relationships with families through home visits, school events, and phone calls. The position also includes designated support duties such as bus, lunch, and dismissal coverage, as well as chaperoning field lessons and trips. Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year.

The role is based at KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools, which serves students in North and West Philadelphia. The next-year opening is for the 2026–2027 school year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• If uncertified, enroll in a Pennsylvania-approved certification program within one year of hire.
• If uncertified, submit transcripts upon hire for the emergency permit application.
• Complete the required criminal and child abuse background checks before the start date: PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and Cogent Federal Fingerprinting.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills.
• Bring cultural competence and commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, and eradicating anti-Blackness.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of full-time teaching experience, excluding substitute teaching, in an urban setting is strongly preferred.
• Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II is strongly preferred.
• Experience driving student growth and achievement and creating a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
• Passion for facilitating professional learning and continuously growing and learning as a leader.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued, and challenged every day.
• Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans using provided curricula and resources in most cases.
• Infuse core values into lessons and school practices, and implement school-wide student culture systems and positive classroom management strategies.
• Maintain a productive, organized, safe, neat, and focused learning environment.
• Analyze student work and academic data regularly to adjust lessons, refine curricula, and inform instructional practices.
• Provide accommodations and modifications to support the growth and success of all students.
• Maintain accurate student grades and records, and communicate with families about student growth and progress.
• Model and implement school policies in the classroom and serve as a role model for students.
• Develop teaching craft through instructional coaching, implementing feedback, and active practice.
• Participate actively in school-wide professional development.
• Collaborate with grade-team colleagues to address common challenges and implement grade-wide initiatives.
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership.
• Embody KPPS core values: Children First, Cultural Competence, Ownership, and Community.
• Enroll in or complete a teacher certification program if applicable.
• Attend designated school functions outside school hours, such as Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, and community events.
• Contribute to planning and execution of school-wide events.
• Build relationships with students’ families through home visits, school events, and phone calls home.
• Perform support duties such as bus, lunch, and dismissal duties.
• Chaperone field lessons and field trips.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package for full-time team members 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.
• Uncertified teachers may receive up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement to pursue certification at a Pennsylvania-approved program.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Professional development, coaching, workshops, and leadership opportunities.
• Mental health resources, wellness initiatives, and team-building experiences.

What This Job Offers

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