25-26 High School Building Substitute

The Building Substitute provides critical flexible support to students classrooms and the building at large that help our schools ensure that a) learning is maximized for students everyday and b) successful smooth day to day operations. The Building Substitute will provide classroom coverage as needed and should be comfortable and confident stepping into lead quality instruction across a variety of classrooms (guidance and resources will be provided). The Building Substitute will also provide a variety of other support services that support the healthy functioning of the school including support with arrival dismissal and transitions general classroom assistance  student supervision and support in common spaces (like lunch and recess) tutoring and small group learning and other relevant duties as assigned. The daily hours for this position are 8:00-4:30 daily. Candidates should note that  while this is a one-year grant-funded role this position offers opportunities for growth; a number of past Building Substitutes at KPPS have gone on to serve as highly successful permanent lead teachers at our schools. 

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Support

       Serve as a flexible substitute teacher providing short-term coverage for lead teachers across the building

       Provide high quality instructional support in whole group and small group settings as needed

       Exhibit positive rapport with students parents families and staff and act as a role model for students

       Teach challenging engaging and differentiated lessons linked to state standards

       Effectively leverage provided curricular resources and tools

       Create and foster a positive safe learning environment that incorporates the schools classroom management systems core values and code of conduct

       Demonstrate strong pedagogy and effective classroom management

       Track student progress and use data to refine and inform instruction

       Participate in all staff meetings coaching and professional development opportunities

       Perform clerical duties as required relating to attendance reports student reports and records etc.

       Be available for report card nights and other events involving parents/guardians

       Other relevant duties as assigned by the school leader

Supplementary School Support

       Understand and uphold school routines and procedures

       Support with student arrival dismissal transitions lunch and recess

       Provide basic operational and student support as needed to support the healthy functioning of the school including distribution or collection of materials communication organization of supplies etc.

       Other relevant duties as assigned by the school leader

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• Love and see the high potential of all children
• Deep commitment to ensuring a warm welcoming safe and joyful school and learning environment for all children families and staff members
• Instructional experience and ability to lead rigorous lessons and leverage positive classroom management skills
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with students and staff
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making; work collaboratively and take initiative
• Highly flexible customer service orientation with ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Strong communication skills and follow-through
• Resourceful thinker with an orientation towards problem-solving
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Enthusiasm and sense of humor
• Ability to model KIPP Philadelphia values: Children First Cultural Competence Community and Ownership
• Bachelors degree required
• Prior experience in educational settings required

Additional Information :

Compensation

• The salary for this position is $45000
• All KPPS staff members enjoy access to comprehensive health benefits for themselves and their families a 403B matching program and access to financial advising services

To Apply
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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time