IMMEDIATE Kindergarten Lead Teacher- Apply by 11/15

KIPP - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

251-500 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

KIPP Philadelphia Schools is seeking dedicated and culturally competent Kindergarten teachers to join their team immediately. This role is crucial in creating a joyful and academically excellent environment for students, ensuring they feel affirmed, valued, and challenged. Teachers will be responsible for developing engaging lesson plans, maintaining a positive classroom culture, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance student learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued, and challenged every day.
• Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans leveraging provided curricula/resources.
• Infuse core values into daily lessons and implement 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 and inform instructional practices.
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students.
• Maintain accurate student grades/records and communicate 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 through coaching and feedback.
• Actively engage in all school-wide professional development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide strategies.
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership.
• Attend designated school functions outside of school hours and contribute to school-wide events.
• Develop strong relationships with families through home visits and participation in school events.
• Perform necessary support duties including bus, lunch, and dismissal duties.
• Chaperone field lessons/field trips.

Requirements

• Love and see the high potential of all children.
• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement.
• Passion for subject/content area and commitment to professional learning.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute positively to a school team.
• 2+ years of full-time teaching experience in an urban setting strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II strongly preferred, or enrollment in a PA-approved certification program within one year of hire.
• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks prior to start date.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a diverse educational environment.
• Familiarity with KIPP's core values and mission.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package including vision and dental.
• 403B retirement matching program.
• Tuition reimbursement for certification programs.
• Free access to financial advising services.