Middle School Science Teacher

KIPP • Columbus, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Columbus is seeking a dedicated Middle School Science Teacher committed to instructional excellence and going above and beyond for students. This role involves delivering effective, rigorous instruction through an anti-racist lens, producing high-quality results and student understanding. The teacher will be responsible for creating engaging lesson plans, fostering a positive classroom culture, and collaborating with colleagues. KIPP Columbus is part of a national network of tuition-free public schools, with a strong emphasis on academic growth, college acceptance, and community partnerships.

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

• Internalize, high-quality, challenging, and engaging lesson plans using provided curriculum resources to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
• 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
• Resources to curriculum and materials
• Professional development
• One-on-one coaching
• Access to curriculum, resources, and support from teams across the country
• Year-round professional development rooted in antiracist practices and aligned to curriculum or role competencies
• Frequent feedback and support from school leaders, network content coaches, grade-level chairs, and other teammates
• Dedicated time for planning and collaboration through structures including grade-level and content meetings, and professional development sessions
• Opportunities to grow leadership through opportunities like being a grade-level chair, applying for fellowships, running an extra-curricular activity or leading school-wide initiatives as a teacher leader
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Various voluntary benefits (such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and participation in the Ohio SERS/STRS retirement plan.)
• 10 weeks paid maternity leave
• 4 weeks paid spousal leave/adoption leave

What This Job Offers

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