[2026-2027] Elementary 1st Grade Teacher

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools is hiring an Elementary 1st Grade Teacher to create a joyful, academically excellent classroom that affirms, values, and challenges every child. The teacher will deliver rigorous, engaging instruction using provided curricula and resources, maintain a safe and organized learning environment, and use student work and academic data to adjust instruction. The role includes providing appropriate accommodations and modifications, maintaining accurate student records, and communicating with families about student progress.

The teacher will participate in coaching and professional development, collaborate with the grade team, implement school policies and student-culture systems, and contribute to school-wide initiatives and events. Responsibilities also include building family relationships through home visits and other communication, completing support duties such as bus, lunch, and dismissal, and chaperoning field lessons or trips. Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree. Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II is strongly preferred; uncertified hires must enroll in a Pennsylvania-approved certification program within one year of hire and submit transcripts upon hire for an emergency permit application. Required criminal and child-abuse background checks must be completed before the start date. The salary range is $55,000–$81,000+ for uncertified teachers and $60,000–$91,000+ for certified teachers, determined by teaching experience and certification status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Complete required criminal and child-abuse background checks before the start date, including PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and Cogent Federal Fingerprinting.
• 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.
• Strong classroom-management skills.
• Experience driving student growth and achievement and creating a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
• Cultural competence and commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, and eradicating anti-Blackness.
• Ability to adapt and solve problems, motivate and inspire others, and hold others accountable.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 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.
• Passion for facilitating professional learning and a desire to continuously grow and learn 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; 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 necessary accommodations and modifications to support student growth and success.
• 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 practice through instructional coaching, implementing feedback, active practice, and school-wide professional development.
• Contribute positively to the grade team by collaborating on shared challenges and grade-wide initiatives.
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership.
• Attend designated school functions outside school hours and contribute to planning and execution of school-wide events.
• Build relationships with students’ families through home visits, school-event participation, and phone calls home.
• Perform support duties, including bus, lunch, and dismissal duties, and chaperone field lessons or trips.
• Enroll in or complete a teacher certification program if applicable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families, including vision and dental coverage, a telehealth option, and flexible spending accounts.
• 403B matching program for retirement savings.
• Free access to financial advising services.
• Uncertified teachers can receive up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement to pursue certification through a Pennsylvania-approved program.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Professional development, including coaching, workshops, and tailored leadership opportunities.
• Mental health resources, wellness initiatives, and team-building experiences.

What This Job Offers

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