[2026-2027] Middle School ELA Teacher

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools • Philadelphia, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School ELA Teacher delivers rigorous, engaging instruction that strengthens students’ reading, writing, and critical-thinking skills while building a classroom culture where students feel affirmed, supported, and challenged. The teacher uses deep English Language Arts content knowledge and strong classroom management to maintain a focused, safe, productive learning environment. They analyze student work and academic data to inform instruction, communicate with families, collaborate with colleagues, participate in coaching and professional development, and uphold KPPS culture systems and core values.

The position includes classroom instruction and management, lesson planning, providing student accommodations and modifications, maintaining student records, communicating with families, and contributing to school-wide events and support duties. Teachers are also expected to engage in professional learning, work collaboratively with grade teams, attend designated school functions outside school hours, and complete a Pennsylvania-approved teacher certification program if applicable. Additional responsibilities may arise during the 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 required criminal and child-abuse background checks before the start date, including PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and Cogent Federal Fingerprinting.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to create an inclusive, rigorous learning environment and drive student growth and achievement.
• Cultural competence and commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, and the eradication of anti-Blackness.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of full-time ELA teaching experience outside 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 continuously growing as a leader.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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.
• Integrate 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 students’ growth and progress.
• Model and implement school policies in the classroom and serve as a role model for students.
• Develop teaching practice through regular instructional coaching, implementing feedback, active practice, and school-wide professional development.
• Contribute positively to a grade team by collaborating with colleagues to address shared challenges and implement grade-wide initiatives.
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership.
• Attend designated school functions outside school hours, such as Back to School Night, report card conferences, and community events.
• Contribute to planning and executing school-wide events.
• Build relationships with students’ families through home visits, school events, and phone calls.
• Perform support duties such as bus, lunch, and dismissal duties.
• Chaperone field lessons and field trips.
• Enroll in and 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 may receive up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement for certification at a Pennsylvania-approved program.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Professional development, including coaching, workshops, and leadership opportunities.
• Mental health resources and wellness initiatives.
• Team-building experiences.

What This Job Offers

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