[2026-2027] High School Spanish Teacher

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is seeking a High School Spanish Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. KPPS is part of the national KIPP Public Schools network, dedicated to preparing students with the skills and confidence for their futures. KPPS currently serves students in North and West Philadelphia and aims to expand its reach. The school community is grounded in joy, candor, care, and connection, fostering an environment where educators can be authentic, grow professionally, and contribute to meaningful work. KPPS is committed to anti-racism and equity, creating joyful and inclusive communities, offering competitive and equitable compensation with performance-based bonuses, providing professional growth and leadership pathways, and supporting the well-being of its staff through comprehensive support systems.

Requirements

• 2+ years of full-time teaching experience (outside of substitute teaching) in an urban setting strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II strongly preferred.
• If uncertified, must be committed to working toward certification by enrolling in a PA-approved certification program.
• Able to submit transcripts upon hire (required for emergency permit application).
• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks: PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, Cogent Federal Fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

• You love and see the high potential of all children.
• You have experience driving student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
• You have passion for facilitating professional learning, including a desire to continuously grow and learn as a leader.
• You operate with cultural competence and a commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, and the eradication of anti-Blackness.
• You believe that teachers are the primary drivers of student growth, learning and achievement.
• You have high expectations for students and teachers; and the ability to motivate, inspire and hold others accountable.
• You are solutions-orientated and have an eagerness to adapt in order to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued and challenged every day
• Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans leveraging provided curricula/resources (in most cases)
• Infuse core values into daily lessons and every school practice, implementing school-wide student culture systems and positive classroom management strategies
• Maintain a productive, organized, safe, neat and focused learning environment
• Regularly analyze student work and academic data to adjust lessons, refine curricula and inform instructional practices
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students
• Maintain accurate student grades/records and strong lines of communication with families regarding students’ growth and progress
• Model and implement all school policies within the classroom
• Serve as a role model for students
• Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with an instructional coach, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
• Actively engage in all school-wide professional development
• Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership on a regular basis
• Embody KPPS core values: Children First, Cultural Competence, Ownership, Community
• Enroll in/complete a teacher certification program (if applicable)
• Arrive at school by 8:00 a.m. and stay until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
• Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.)
• Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events
• Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls home
• Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties
• Chaperone field lessons/field trips

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
• $5,000 in tuition reimbursement to pursue certification at a Pennsylvania-approved certification program (for uncertified teachers)

What This Job Offers

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