High School Teachers (All Subjects)

Overview

About KIPP Philadelphia Schools:

KIPP, or the Knowledge is Power Program, is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools in educationally underserved communities. There are currently 125 KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 39,000 students. KIPP Philadelphia Schools (KPS) is a part of the national KIPP Network and currently has four schools, serving students in both North and West Philadelphia:

The mission of KPS is to develop the character, knowledge, and skills of our students so they will succeed in college, giving them the freedom to shape their futures and positively affect their communities. Our vision is to achieve our mission at critical mass – a cluster of schools in Philadelphia – thereby reinvigorating public education in this city through the performance of our students and the leadership of our educators. Within the next six years, KIPP programming in Philadelphia will include ten schools, serving more than 4,400 students in grades K-12.

About KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy:

KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy (KDCA), a college preparatory, open-enrollment public charter high school, opened with 108 new ninth graders in August of 2010 and has continued to grow one grade level each year. This coming school year, at full capacity, KDCA will serve 520 children in grades nine through twelve. Students and their families choose to attend KIPP from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during the week, for four hours on Saturdays and for one month during the summer in preparation for college. In 2014, the founding class of KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy will graduate high school with the knowledge, skills and character necessary to succeed in college and in life.

Job Description

KPS is seeking exceptional high school teachers in all subjects to join KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy as the founding 12^th grade team for the 2013-2014 school year.

Each teacher at KPS is required to perform the following duties:

• Believe deeply in the mission and values of KIPP Philadelphia Schools and subscribe to KIPP's Five Pillars
• Possess an extensive knowledge of and enthusiasm for content area
• Exhibit positive rapport with students, families and staff
• Act as a role model for students
• Create and teach challenging, engaging and differentiated lessons linked to state standards, ensuring all students learn
• Participate in the development of curriculum standards and mapping
• Create and foster a positive, safe learning environment that incorporates the school's core values, high expectations and code of conduct
• Demonstrate strong pedagogy and effective classroom management
• Implement the school-wide student management policies within classrooms and throughout school
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
• Track student progress and use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all families
• Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities
• Attend all staff meetings and other professional development sessions
• Be available for report card nights and other events involving families
• Serve on school committees as needed
• Remain on call in the evenings (via school cell phone) to provide student support
• Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the school leader

Qualifications KPS requires the following qualifications for all lead teachers:

• Commitment to working with educationally underserved students
• Proven track-record of high student achievement
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject/content area
• Uphold the school's core values of leadership, love, integrity, respect and responsibility
• Hold high expectations for all students and enforce the school code of conduct
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Meet highly qualified status as defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Willingness to work towards Pennsylvania State certification
• Bachelor's degree
• Pass all required criminal and child abuse background checks

KPS prefers the following qualifications:

• Pennsylvania Certification (I or II)
• Master's in Education/Teaching or content area
• At least two years of teaching experience in an urban schools

Compensation Salary will be based on the School District of Philadelphia's pay scale, with additional compensation for extended hours. The schools offer a comprehensive benefits package.