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We serve 3,700 students across North and West Philadelphia, and we are growing to ten schools by 2030.
KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools is a joy-filled community committed to helping students thrive. Here, your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your wellness matters. Bring your whole self to the work, and we will invest in you through strong coaching, leadership development, competitive pay, and excellent benefits.
Competitive, transparent compensation and benefits that reward your commitment and performance.
We asked our team what makes KIPP Philadelphia a place where they can grow, contribute, and stay. Here is what they told us.
From classroom decisions to staffing, programs, and professional goals, we come back to the same question: What is best for students?
Black joy and a whole-child approach are part of how we build strong schools. We celebrate identity, academic growth, individuality, and the moments that make school joyful. We chant, we cheer, and we get the work done.
Strong relationships begin when students know the adults around them. We want you to bring your perspective, identity, experience, and strengths to your work.
You will have access to strong coaching, high-quality curriculum and resources, professional development, and clear opportunities to grow. Whether you are beginning your career or bringing decades of experience, there is room to keep building your craft.
Ten schools. More than 4,000 students. Deeper academic excellence across North and West Philadelphia. When you join KIPP Philly, you become part of building what comes next for our students, families, schools, and city.
Our Portrait of an Educator defines four commitments for how we show up for students, families, colleagues, and one another. It is written in the first person because every member of our team owns these commitments, no matter their role. It is the adult companion to our Portrait of a Graduate.
I understand my identity, role, and influence, and I affirm the dignity and belonging of every student, family, and colleague. I build trust through honesty, respect, consistency, and repair when harm occurs.
I build role-specific expertise in instruction, operations, leadership, or regional work, and I use data, reflection, and collaboration to improve outcomes for students and schools.
I prioritize what matters most, set clear goals, and follow through. When outcomes fall short, I respond with urgency and strengthen execution and systems.
I listen deeply, elevate student and family perspectives, and partner across teams to build alignment and clarity. I support the growth of others and address bias or inequity when it shows up.
Whether your work happens in a classroom or on the team that helps our schools run, there is a role for you at KIPP Philadelphia.
Our teachers have access to high-quality curriculum, strong coaching, professional development, and opportunities to keep building their craft. They deliver rigorous, engaging instruction while building the relationships and classroom communities students need to thrive.
Think about the teachers you remember most. They challenged you, saw your potential, and helped you imagine what was possible. At KIPP Philadelphia, we work to be that kind of teacher for every student.
We support uncertified teachers as they work toward Pennsylvania certification. Eligible staff receive $5,000 in tuition reimbursement, a PRAXIS or PECT voucher, and coverage of emergency certification fees. Staff can also access higher education tuition discounts, some of which extend to family members.
Our Teacher Induction Program provides first-year teachers with dedicated mentorship, professional learning, and intentional coaching as they build their practice.
Investing in teachers early strengthens our classrooms today and builds a stronger educator pipeline for the future.
KIPP Philly should be a place where new teachers can build their craft, receive strong support, and grow into lasting careers in education.
Strong schools depend on strong systems. Our regional team supports schools across academics, talent, finance, operations, recruitment, communications, and other essential functions so school teams can stay focused on teaching, learning, and students. If you are someone who builds strong systems, solves problems, and helps people do their best work, there may be a role for you here.
Meet three colleagues who began in the classroom and continued building their careers at KIPP Philadelphia.
A graduate of Philly’s Central High, Danielle joined KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools as an art teacher in 2010. As an Assistant Principal at KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy she developed a passion for educational equity, which led her to become our inaugural Senior Director of Equity & Cultural Proficiency, supporting staff in developing anti-racist beliefs and practices that benefit students.
Gregg comes from a family of educators and believes deeply in the importance of Black male educators in the classroom. The youngest of five, he saw his teachers as members of his community and had teachers of color as early as kindergarten, which motivated him to become one. He supports students by building strong relationships with them and their families.
A proud North Philly native, LaTasha began her KIPP journey as a Liberty Teaching Fellow in a kindergarten classroom, then taught fourth grade before becoming an Assistant Principal. A first-generation college graduate, she believes in empowering students to chart their own paths and reach their full potential.
Explore resources to support your application, professional growth, and career at KIPP Philadelphia.
Our leadership development pathway for teachers preparing to take the next step into school leadership.
Learn what to expect throughout the hiring process, from submitting your resume through receiving an offer.
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Explore tuition discounts available to KIPP Philadelphia staff, including select benefits that extend to family members.
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