Middle School SEL Teacher

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KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools preparing students with the skills and confidence needed to create the futures they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is part of the national KIPP Public Schools network and currently leads eight schools serving 3,400 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will be serving approximately 4,000 students.

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

At KPPS, we believe that talented, committed, and culturally competent educators and staff are the foundation of our students' success. We work to create a professional community grounded in joy, candor, care, and connection – where every team member can bring their authentic self, grow in their craft, and contribute to meaningful work.

• Commitment to Anti-Racism & Equity:
  Join a team dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers and creating inclusive, culturally responsive schools where all students and staff can thrive.
• Joyful, Inclusive Community:
  Work in a collaborative, identity-affirming environment that values relationships, celebrates individuality, and supports the well-being of adults and children alike.
• Competitive & Equitable Compensation:
  Benefit from transparent compensation structures, including performance-based bonuses that recognize meaningful contributions.
• Professional Growth & Leadership Pathways:
  Access high-quality development – including coaching, workshops, and tailored leadership opportunities – designed to support your long-term career trajectory.
• Authenticity & Belonging:
  Be part of a culture that encourages you to show up as your full self and contribute to a community rooted in trust and respect.
• People-Centered Excellence:
  Join colleagues who believe strong relationships and thoughtful preparation drive excellent outcomes—for students and for staff.
• Comprehensive Well-Being Support:
  Receive whole-person support through coaching, mental health resources, wellness initiatives, and team-building experiences that prioritize your professional and personal growth.

The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Teacher fosters students' social, emotional, and behavioral development by delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate SEL instruction while helping create a positive, joyful, and inclusive school culture. The SEL Teacher equips students with the skills needed to build healthy relationships, regulate emotions, solve problems, make responsible decisions, and persevere through challenges. Working closely with school leadership, teachers, counselors, families, and student support staff, the SEL Teacher proactively supports student well-being and contributes to a safe, affirming, and academically focused learning environment.

• Ensure that all students feel affirmed, valued, emotionally safe, and challenged every day.
• Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily standards-aligned Social Emotional Learning lesson plans using adopted curricula and evidence-based practices.
• Teach and reinforce competencies including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment that promotes belonging, emotional safety, and positive identity development.
• Model and explicitly teach conflict resolution, emotional regulation, goal-setting, and restorative practices.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to reinforce SEL strategies across instructional settings.
• Analyze student participation, behavior, and social-emotional data for progress monitoring and using SEL, behavior and attendance data to inform instruction and targeted supports.
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate accommodations to meet diverse student needs.
• Facilitate small-group and individualized SEL interventions for students who need additional social-emotional or behavioral support.
• Maintain accurate records and…