[2026-2027] Middle School ELA Teacher

KIPP • Philadelphia, PA

7h • $56,650 - $89,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School ELA Teacher delivers rigorous, engaging instruction that strengthens students’ reading, writing, and critical-thinking skills while creating a classroom culture in which students feel affirmed, supported, and challenged. The teacher brings English Language Arts content knowledge and strong classroom management skills to maintain a focused, safe, and productive learning environment. The role includes analyzing student work and academic data to inform instruction, communicating with families, collaborating with colleagues, participating in coaching and professional development, and upholding KPPS culture systems and core values.

The teacher creates lesson plans using provided curricula and resources, provides appropriate accommodations and modifications, maintains student records, and models school policies and values. They contribute to grade-team and school-wide work, develop relationships with families, attend designated school functions, and support school operations and events. Uncertified teachers must enroll in a Pennsylvania-approved certification program within one year of hire and submit transcripts for an emergency permit application.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• If uncertified, enroll in a Pennsylvania-approved certification program within one year of hire.
• If uncertified, submit transcripts upon hire for an 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, cultural competence, anti-racism, and the eradication of anti-Blackness.
• Experience driving student growth and achievement and creating a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of full-time ELA teaching experience, excluding substitute teaching, in an urban setting.
• Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II.
• Passion for facilitating professional learning and continuously growing as a leader.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all students feel affirmed, valued, and challenged.
• Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans using provided curricula and resources in most cases.
• Incorporate 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 to adjust lessons, refine curricula, and inform instructional practices.
• Provide 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 by meeting with an instructional coach, implementing feedback, engaging in active practice, and taking ownership of professional growth.
• Participate in school-wide professional development.
• Collaborate as a contributing member of a grade team to address shared challenges and implement grade-wide work.
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership.
• Embody KPPS core values: Children First, Cultural Competence, Ownership, and Community.
• Enroll in and complete a teacher certification program if applicable.
• Attend designated school functions outside school hours, including 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.
• Carry out additional responsibilities that may arise during the school year.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package for employees and 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, coaching, workshops, and tailored leadership opportunities.
• Mental health resources and wellness initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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