IMMEDIATE Elementary Art Teacher-APPLY by 11/12

Kipp Massachusetts - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Elementary Art Teacher position at KIPP Philadelphia Schools is a full-time role for the 24-25 school year, aimed at fostering a culturally competent and inclusive learning environment for students. The teacher will be responsible for creating engaging lesson plans, maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance student learning outcomes. This role emphasizes the importance of professional development and community involvement, ensuring that all students feel valued and challenged.

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
• Maintain a productive, organized, safe, neat and focused learning environment
• Regularly analyze student work and academic data to adjust lessons and refine curricula
• Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all students
• Maintain accurate student grades/records and strong lines of communication with families
• Model and implement all school policies within the classroom
• Take ownership for the development of your craft
• Actively engage in all school-wide professional development
• Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership
• Attend designated school functions outside of school hours
• Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events
• Develop strong relationships with the families of students
• Perform necessary support duties including bus, lunch, and dismissal duties
• Chaperone field lessons/field trips

Requirements

• Love and see the high potential of all children
• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement
• Passion for subject/content area and commitment to professional learning
• Demonstrated ability to contribute positively to a school team
• 2+ years of full-time teaching experience in an urban setting strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree required
• Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II strongly preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in teaching art or related subjects
• Familiarity with KIPP's educational philosophy
• Experience with diverse student populations

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package including vision and dental
• 403B retirement matching program
• Tuition reimbursement for certification
• Free access to financial advising services