Urgently Need IMMEDIATE Elementary Liberty Teaching Fellowship [$2K Sign on Bonus] in Philadelphia, PA

Job title: IMMEDIATE Elementary Liberty Teaching Fellowship [$2K Sign on Bonus]
Company: KIPP NYC Public Schools
Job description: Company Description

We are seeking talented, committed, culturally competent novice and aspiring teachers to join our 23-24 cohort of Liberty Teaching Fellows!

About Us

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools committed to partnering with students and families to disrupt systemic educational inequity and create a future without limits. Over 120,000 students attend one of the 280 KIPP schools that operate in 27 regions across the United States. KIPP Philadelphia Schools Public Schools (KPPS) is a part of the national KIPP Public Schools network and currently leads seven schools serving approximately 2,800 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will lead ten schools serving approximately 4,000 students

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.

Life at KPPS

We know that talented, committed, culturally competent educators 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 working together in service of children
• Show up as themselves, inspiring our children to do the same
• Believe school should be a joyful, affirming space for both children and adults
• Believe that strong relationships and precise preparation are critical to increasing learning outcomes
• Want to evolve their craft via 1:1 coaching and high quality professional development
• Have access to leadership pathway programming and opportunities to grow their career
• Enjoy a competitive, comprehensive health benefits package, a 403B retirement matching program, tuition reimbursement to pursue certification, and free access to financial advising services

Job Description

About Our Liberty Teaching Fellowship

The unique structure of the Liberty Teaching Fellowship gives novice or aspiring teachers the development, mentorship, and experience necessary to become 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 a lead teacher who serves as their mentor. LTFs teach a combination of whole class, small group, and individualized instruction, and have teaching and lesson planning responsibilities that increase throughout the year. Uncertified LTFs earn their teaching credentials through a PA-approved certification program and are awarded $3000-$6000 in tuition reimbursement to this end. For the 23-24 school year, fellowships are available in the following Elementary tracks:

• Elementary General Education
• Elementary Special Education

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 and adapt 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
• Participate in Individual Education Plan Meetings as needed
• Model and implement all school policies and school-wide culture systems within the classroom
• Internalize the requirements of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and PA Special Education Law (special education fellows only)

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 and work toward successful completion of a teacher certification program aligned to the subject/grade band of your fellowship track (if applicable)
• Communicate regularly with KPPS certification and program leads to share updates on progress and program satisfaction

School Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Adhere to standard staff hours. See 22-23 staff hours below - specific start/end times may shift for 23-24, but total hours will not increase.
• Elementary: 8:15-4:15, 8:15-4:30 Wednesdays Only

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (in education preferred) with at least a 3.0 GPA required

• Candidates must be able to produce an official copy of their undergraduate transcript upon hire
• 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
• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:

• PA State Police Clearance
• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

Additional Information

Compensation

• $43,000 salary ($46,000 if you hold PA certification)
• $3000 in tuition reimbursement for uncertified Fellows in a general education pathway
• $6000 in tuition reimbursement for uncertified Fellows in a special education pathway
• All full-time team members at KPPS enjoy a comprehensive health benefits package (including vision and dental, a telehealth option, and flexible spending accounts) for themselves and their families as well as a 403B matching program for retirement savings and free access to financial advising services.

Note To Applicants

KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.

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