Math Teacher (Elementary School) 2026-27
About The Position
KIPP Columbus is seeking a dedicated and experienced Math Teacher for the Elementary School level for the 2026-27 school year. This role is crucial in delivering effective, rigorous instruction in mathematics, producing high-quality results and student understanding. The ideal candidate will be committed to leading and teaching through an anti-racist lens and willing to go above and beyond for students. KIPP Columbus is a tuition-free public school within the national KIPP network, known for its academic excellence and commitment to student growth. The school emphasizes a collaborative and supportive working environment, offering professional development and opportunities for leadership growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- Current Ohio Teaching License or willingness and ability to pursue certification by start date Required
- 1 or more years of lead teaching experience, or has a degree in education Required
- Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students.
- Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community.
- Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students.
- Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Extreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities.
- Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy).
Responsibilities
- Craft, internalize, and implement high-quality, challenging, and engaging lesson plans using provided curriculum resources to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
- Review student data individually and with department or grade-level teams to plan for re-teaching and follow-up lessons.
- Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences.
- Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
- Build a classroom culture that empowers students, affirms their identities, and creates a sense of belonging for all students.
- Implement the school-wide and classroom management policies and practices.
- Create a responsive and inclusive environment for parents and families.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
- Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings.
- Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
- Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.
- Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.
Benefits
- Family leave
- Access to on-site daycare
- Fresh meals
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Various voluntary benefits (such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance)
- Participation in the Ohio SERS/STRS retirement plan
- 10 weeks paid maternity leave
- 4 weeks paid spousal leave/adoption leave
- Appreciation stipends for teachers that have taught with KIPP Columbus for 5 and 10 years
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
