2024-2025: 6th Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher

Job Description

Why Teach with KIPP Columbus?

Respect: We respect and value the unique gifts our teachers bring. KIPP Columbus pays one of the highest salaries of charters in the region, and our comprehensive benefits package includes family leave, access to on-site daycare, fresh meals, and more.  We provide resources to curriculum and materials to support your work in the classroom, and foster a collaborative and supportive working environment for our teams!

Support: We prioritize the growth of every team member. Professional development and one-on-one coaching happen throughout the year to help you deliver your best. As part of the national KIPP Public Schools network, KIPP Columbus staff have access to curriculum, resources, and support from teams across the country.  Teachers receive year-round professional development rooted in antiracist practices and aligned to curriculum or role competencies.  Frequent feedback and support from school leaders, network content coaches, grade-level chairs, and other teammates improve teachers' craft. 

Teachers have dedicated time for planning and collaboration through structures including grade-level and content meetings, and professional development sessions. In our schools, teachers are able to grow their leadership through opportunities like being a grade-level chair, applying for fellowships, running an extra-curricular activity or leading school-wide initiatives as a teacher leader.  

Purpose: KIPP Columbus continues to rank as one of the top schools for academic growth of any school in the state of Ohio, and is a top performing urban school in the state for academic growth. In our first three graduating classes (in spring 2020, 2021, and 2022) 100% of students were accepted to college and/or military service  with nearly $40 million in merit scholarships from colleges and universities awarded.

The Opportunity:

KIPP Columbus is looking for a highly dedicated educator who has a track record of instructional excellence and who is willing to continuously go above and beyond for students. Our KIPP team is committed to leading and teaching through an anti-racist lens and are responsible for delivering effective, rigorous instruction in their content areas that produce high-quality results and student understanding. 

During the interview process, our team will discuss your grade level and content area preferences. 

Job Description

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Instructional Responsiveness & Content Knowledge

Craft, internalize, and implement high-quality, challenging, and engaging lesson plans using provided curriculum resources to meet the diverse needs of all learners.

Review student data individually and with department or grade-level teams to plan for re-teaching and follow-up lessons.

Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences.

Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.

Care of Students & Classroom Culture

Build a classroom culture that empowers students, affirms their identities, and creates a sense of belonging for all students

Implement the school-wide and classroom management policies and practices

Create a responsive and inclusive environment for parents and families

Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.

Team Support

Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings.

Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.

Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.

Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.