Company Description

About Us
KIPP is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools in educationally underserved communities. Over 100,000 students attend one of the 242 KIPP schools that operate in 31 regions across the United States. KIPP Philadelphia Schools Public Schools (KPPS) is a part of the national KIPP network and currently leads six schools serving approximately 2,400 students in North and West Philadelphia.

Our Mission
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose-college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
We are seeking talented, committed, culturally competent novice and aspiring teachers to join our 21-22 cohort of Elementary Liberty Teaching Fellows! The Liberty Teaching Fellowship at KPPS begins in July of 2021. Submitting this application considers you for all 2021-2022 opportunities for which you are qualified. To browse immediate openings, please visit our careers website .
The initial application deadline to join the 21-22 Liberty Teaching Fellowship is April 19, 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job Description

Teaching & Leading at KPPS
We know that great 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 community where excellent educators can make a long-term home. Educators at KIPP -

• Are committed to anti-racism, equity and inclusion
• Are part of a close-knit, diverse community of educators
• Show up as themselves, inspiring our children to do the same
• Access resources, workshops, and affinity spaces that support physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Lead with care and candor and take ownership of our children's learning and growth
• Constantly evolve their craft via 1:1 coaching and high quality professional development
• Have access to leadership pathway programming and opportunities to grow their career

The KPPS Liberty Teaching Fellowship
The unique structure of the Liberty Teaching Fellows Program gives novice or aspiring teachers the development, mentorship, and experience necessary to grow into effective, confident lead teachers in an urban, college-preparatory environment within one year. Liberty Teaching Fellows (LTFs) spend the year working side-by-side with an experienced lead teacher who serves as their mentor. LTFs teach a combination of whole class, small group, and individualized instruction, and have responsibilities that increase throughout the year. Uncertified LTFs earn their teaching credentials through a PA-approved certification program and are awarded $3000 in tuition reimbursement toward this end.

The Liberty Fellows Teaching program is for you if -

• You are inspired by KIPP's mission, believe in our children's potential, and are committed to disrupting inequity
• You strive to work in a school where you receive the mentorship, professional development, coaching and support you need to become the best teacher you can be
• You are a college graduate who has a degree in education and are seeking their first teaching position or has a desire to teach but lack a degree in education
• You are self-aware and possess the humility, ownership, and desire necessary to evolve your craft

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Responsibilities ( working closely with the lead teacher ):

• Do whatever it takes to ensure all students are meeting their potential
• Teach and facilitate small group and whole class instruction
• Create rigorous and engaging long-term plans, unit plans, and daily lesson plans
• Infuse core values into daily lessons and every school practice
• Maintain a productive, organized, safe, neat and focused learning environment
• Administer meaningful and frequent assessments in a timely manner
• Analyze and act on student work and learning data
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students
• Effectively teach KIPP Philadelphia's adopted or developed curriculum
• Keep parents well-informed about students' progress through daily behavior reports and academic progress reports
• Model and implement all school policies and school-wide culture systems within the classroom

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
• Complete all required assignments for Liberty Fellows training in a timely manner
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (in education preferred) with at least a 3.0 GPA
• Background knowledge and experience in a PK-12 school setting (student teaching, observations, after school programs, etc.)
• Demonstrated excellence in academic and/or work history
• Love and see the high potential of all children
• All required criminal and child abuse background checks
• PA State Police Clearance
• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation

• $40,000 salary ($43,000 if you hold PA certification)
  
• All KPPS employees enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, a 403B matching program, and free financial advising services.
  
• $3000 in tuition reimbursement for uncertified Fellows