High School Algebra 2 Teacher 5bonus

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools
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Job Description

Teaching & Leading at KPPS

We know that talented, committed, culturally competent teachers and leaders have the power to amplify our children's potential by creating a school experience that affirms, values, and challenges them each day. We seek to create a professional environment full of joy, candor, care and respect where excellent educators can make a long-term home. Educators at KIPP -

Embrace new learning via regular 1-1 coaching and professional development

Work with and alongside peers to tackle challenges, celebrate successes

Play an active role in shaping and reshaping school and grade-wide practices and systems

Actively examine the dynamics of identity and power via equity sessions and affinity groups

Operate with clarity on individual & school-wide goals and their progress toward achieving them

Embody our core values: Children First, Cultural Competence, Ownership, Community

Enjoy a competitive, equitable, predictable approach to compensation and comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families

Key Responsibilities

Classroom 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 every school practice, implementing 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, refine curricula and inform instructional practice

Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students

Maintain accurate student grades/records and strong lines of communication with families regarding students' growth and progress

Model and implement all school policies within the classroom

Serve as a role model for students

Professional Responsibilities:

Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with an instructional coach, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)

Actively engage in all school-wide professional development

Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide

Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership on a regular basis

Embody KPPS core values: Children First, Cultural Competence, Ownership, Community

Enroll in/complete a teacher certification program (if applicable)

School Responsibilities:

Arrive at school by 7:30 a.m. and stay until 4:00 p.m. Mon, Tue, Thurs, Friday and 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday for Professional Development

Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.)

Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events

Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls home

Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties

Chaperone field lessons/field trips

Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. They will be communicated to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible

Date Posted: 22 May 2024
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