Director of Lower Elementary Program: KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools
1 week ago
The deadline to throw your hat in the ring for this gig is around the corner, but you've got some time left. We review applications as they come in, but hey, if you get yours in by the deadline, expect to hear from us by October 8th.
If you're the right fit, the target kickoff date for this role is in a few weeks. However, if you're the perfect match, we can be a bit flexible. Your application will put you in the running for any role you qualify for. Check out our careers website if you want to peek at other job openings.
About UsKIPP is a nationwide group of tuition-free, college-prep public schools in communities that need them most. More than 100,000 students attend one of the 242 KIPP schools across 31 US regions. KIPP Philadelphia Schools Public Schools (KPPS) is part of this network, leading six schools that serve about 2,400 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, the goal is to manage ten schools with approximately 4,000 students.
Our MissionHand in hand with families and communities, we're all about creating enjoyable, top-notch schools that prep students for their chosen paths—whether that's college, a career, or beyond. That way, they can forge fulfilling lives and help build a fairer world.
Life at KPPSWe know that exceptional teachers, leaders, and staff who are devoted, competent, and culturally attuned have the power to unlock our children's potential by providing a school experience that validates, appreciates, and challenges them daily. At KIPP, educators:
- Are dedicated to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion
- Are part of a tight-knit, diverse community of educators
- Bring their authentic selves, inspiring our kids to do the same
- Have access to various resources, workshops, and affinity spaces that support their well-being
- Lead with care and honesty, taking charge of our students' growth and learning
- Continuously enhance their skills through coaching and top-notch professional development
- Benefit from a competitive, fair compensation approach, comprehensive health benefits, a 403B matching program, and financial services at no cost
Reporting to the Managing Director of Teaching & Learning and collaborating closely with School Leaders and Assistant Principals across our six schools, the Director of Lower Elementary Program (DLEP) ensures that educators and leaders in our expanding network are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, mindsets, data, and resources to deliver a vibrant, rigorous academic program for K-2 students.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate with school leadership and the regional academic team to shape and push forward the vision for the K-2 academic program
- Regularly analyze K-2 academic data to spot trends, strengths, and areas needing improvement, to lay out priorities, and to craft critical school and region-wide initiatives
- Regularly oversee K-2 teaching sessions with Assistant Principals, aligning on academic standards, crucial next steps for teaching, and working as a sounding board to solve school-specific hurdles
- Meet regularly with and train Assistant Principals and content leaders at schools to conduct effective professional development sessions on curricula/content internalization, enhancing teachers' grasp of upcoming lessons and content
- Develop and lead top-grade professional development programs for teachers, Assistant Principals, and Principals on a range of lower elementary topics that deepen fundamental knowledge and skills, embed practice and feedback, and influence daily teaching
- Ensure that all essential information, resources, and methodologies across K-2 are clearly communicated and organized
- Collaborate closely with academic team counterparts to ensure program alignment across K-2 and clarity on common and individual priorities
- Foster partnerships with local and national K-2 instruction specialists and peers through research, observation, and formal cooperation to guarantee that our K-2 program follows research-based best practices
- Support onboarding and training for new teachers and leaders through PD planning and implementation
- Carry out other duties as directed by the Managing Director of Teaching and Learning
- Belief in and recognition of the high potential in every child
- Demonstrated ability to steer student progress and achievement, and create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning setting
- Keenness for facilitating professional growth
- Capacity to forge connections and establish rapport rapidly with all stakeholders
- Self-awareness and aptitude for contemplating one's practices, biases, and tendencies
- Cultural competence and dedication to inclusion, anti-racism, and eliminating anti-Blackness
- Orientation toward solutions; readiness to adapt to change, solve problems, and manage challenges
- Proficiency in data analysis; ability to derive valuable insights from school-wide data and convert them into action plans
- Thorough understanding of suitable application and differentiation of effective instructional strategies grounded in child development and pedagogy
- Ability to make sound judgments in decision-making
- Upkeep of KPPS core values
- At least three years of exceptional teaching in K-2 classrooms
- In-depth knowledge of reading science
- Thorough understanding of K-2 Common Core standards and evidence-based best practices
- Familiarity with national, state, and local standards and assessments
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Previous experience in a central or district office, or a role that supports teachers, leaders, or the adoption of new approaches across multiple schools is highly preferred
- Experience in coaching, training, or curricular design for teachers or leaders is a big plus
- Completion of all required background checks
- PA State Police Clearance
- PA Child Abuse Clearance
- Cogent Federal Fingerprinting
- KPPS salaries are competitive, fair, and based on experience. The salary bracket for this role starts at $80,000
- All KPPS employees receive a robust benefits package, a 403B matching program, and complimentary financial advisory services
Note to Applicants
KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunities employer. We select employees based on their abilities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
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