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KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of tuition‑free public schools educating 120,000 students in grades PreK-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. KIPP Columbus is the only KIPP school in Ohio and educates more than 2,000 students K-12 on a 150+ acre campus in Northeast Columbus.
In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to students, families, and the broader community. KIPP is also a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, offering more than 10 varsity sports.
The 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 as we expand to educate nearly 4,000 students in the coming years.
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, 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. 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.
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 team is committed to leading and teaching through an anti‑racist lens and is responsible for delivering effective, rigorous instruction in their content areas that produce high‑quality results and student understanding. During the interview process we will discuss your grade level and content area preferences.
This position will be for the school year 2025‑2026.
Job Description: Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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.
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.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Required
Current Ohio Teaching License or willingness and ability to pursue certification by start date Required
One or more years of lead teaching experience, or a degree in education Required
Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students.
Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem‑solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning 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 and solutions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Extreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities.
Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy).
Compensation and Benefits:
Our teacher salary scale starts at $50,000 for a teacher with one fully year of teaching experience. We also offer appreciation stipends for teachers that have taught with KIPP Columbus for 5 and 10 years. KIPP Columbus offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances, as well as voluntary benefits such as short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, and participation in the Ohio SERS/STRS retirement plan. We also provide 10 weeks paid maternity leave and 4 weeks paid spousal/adoption leave.
Statement of Non‑Disclosure
KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position. KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.
