SY 2nd Grade Teacher

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KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of tuition‑free public schools educated 120,000 students in grades PreK–12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. We have a network of 16,500 educators and 175,000 students and alumni.

KIPP Columbus is the only KIPP school in Ohio and educates more than 2,000 students K–12 at a 150+ acre campus in Northeast Columbus. In addition to academic excellence, the school partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more. KIPP is also a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, offering more than 10 varsity sports.

The KIPP Columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy. In the coming years we aim to educate nearly 4,000 students on our campus.

• Respect
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  We value the unique gifts our teachers bring and pay one of the highest salaries among charter schools in the region. Our comprehensive benefits package includes family leave, on‑site daycare, fresh meals, and resources to support classroom work.
• Support
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  We prioritize the growth of every team member. Professional development and one‑on‑one coaching happen throughout the year, with continuous feedback from school leaders, network content coaches, grade‑level chairs, and teammates.
• Purpose
  : KIPP Columbus consistently ranks as a top school for academic growth. In recent graduating classes 100% of students were accepted to college or military service with nearly $40 million in merit scholarships awarded.

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 team commits to teaching through an anti‑racist lens and delivering rigorous instruction that produces high‑quality results and deep student understanding.

• Craft, internalize, and implement high‑quality, challenging, and engaging lesson plans using provided curriculum resources to meet diverse learners’ needs.
• Review student data individually and with department or grade‑level teams to plan for reteaching 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Current Ohio Teaching License or willingness to pursue certification by start date required.
• One or more years of lead teaching experience, or a degree in education.
• Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students.
• Ability to persevere with optimism, strong problem‑solving skills, and a desire to learn and grow in a collaborative community.
• Willingness and commitment to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students.
• Ability to multi‑task and work within an ambiguous, fast‑moving, start‑up environment while driving toward clarity…