[25-26] High School Civics and Economics Teacher

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools

[25-26] High School Civics and Economics Teacher

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    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 (in most cases)
    • 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 practices
    • 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 8:00a.m. and stay until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
    • 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

    Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Love and see the high potential of all children
    • Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment
    • Passion for subject/content area and demonstrated commitment to professional learning
    • Demonstrated ability to contribute positively to a school team
    • 2+ years of full-time teaching experience (outside of substitute teaching) in an urban setting
    • Bachelor’s degree required
    • Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II preferred. If uncertified, must be –
      • committed to working toward certification by enrolling in a PA-approved certification program
      • able to submit transcripts upon hire (required for emergency permit application)
    • Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
      • PA State Police Clearance
      • PA Child Abuse Clearance
      • Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

    Additional Information

    Compensation

    • Teacher salaries at KPPS are competitive, equitable, and predictable. Feel free to ask your recruiter what you will earn based on your years of experience teaching and your certification status.
    • All KPPS employees enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, a 403B matching program, and free financial advising services.
    • Uncertified teachers have access to $2500 in tuition reimbursement to pursue certification