Director of Math

Company Description

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools preparing students with the skills and confidence needed to create the futures they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 279 schools, nearly 16,500 educators, and 210,000 students and alumni. 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.

KPPS Mission

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.

Life at KPPS

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. Here is what you can expect:

• 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 toshow 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.

Job Description

Reporting to the Managing Director of Teaching and Learning (MDTL) and working closely with School Leaders and Assistant Principals at our nine schools, the Director of Math is responsible for ensuring that our growing network maintains vertical and horizontal curricular alignment for rigorous, college-ready math and problem-solving instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with school leaders to set and drive a vision for quality K-4 math intervention, instruction, and assessment.
• Ensures that curriculum and assessment programs in all math classrooms are strong, aligned to common core standards and rigor, teacher accessible, meet the needs of our students and are both horizontally and vertically aligned.
• Supports school leaders and teachers to ensure that math classrooms are joyful, structured and caring and foster a deep love of math and problem solving.
• Trains teachers and leaders on curricular implementation and math instruction best practices.
• Supports the development of a rigorous pathway of elementary math courses

• Works closely with all Curriculum Directors and the Senior Director of Data and Analytics to create and drive an effective and streamlined assessment approach that leads to strong, data-driven decision making.
• Regularly works with regional and school leaders as well as assistant principals to assess the state of math instruction in classrooms and plan supports and approaches to improve instruction.
• Analyzes and responds to region wide math data to adjust approach and support teachers and schools that are encountering challenges.
• Collaborates, works closely, and creates partnerships with local and national experts and colleagues in the field of math instruction through research, observation, and formal collaboration.
• Supports new teacher and new leader onboarding and training through professional development design and facilitation.
• Works with school leaders to ensure students have programs, clubs, and extracurriculars that foster a love of mathematics and problem solving.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by the MDTL.

Who You Are:

• You love and see the high potential of all children
• You have experience driving student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
• You have passion for facilitating professional learning, including a desire to continuously grow and learn as a leader.
• You operate with cultural competence and a commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, and the eradication of anti-Blackness.
• You believe that teachers are the primary drivers of student growth, learning and achievement.
• You have high expectations for students and teachers; and the ability to motivate, inspire and hold others accountable.
• You are solutions-orientated and have an eagerness to adapt in order to solve problems.
• You are solutions-oriented; ability and eagerness to adapt to and manage change and solve problems.
• You are flexible and able to multi-task within a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, while also driving towards clarity, simplicity and solutions.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You have a deep knowledge of learning theory and math curriculum development, including current educational trends, methods, research, and technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree in Administration and Supervision, and/or Admin Certification
• Regional/Central office experience with supporting school leadership teams
• 5+ years of successful teaching experience with strong student achievement outcomes.
• Experience serving students and families in urban school settings.
• Strong data analysis and instructional planning skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in standards-aligned instruction and curriculum implementation.
• Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II strongly preferred.
• Experience leading professional development or coaching teachers preferred.
• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
  • PA State Police Clearance
  • PA Child Abuse Clearance
  • Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

Additional Information

Compensation:

• The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $100,000 and is commensurate upon experience.
• All full-time team members at KPPS enjoy a comprehensive health benefits package (including vision and dental, a telehealth option, and flexible spending accounts) for themselves and their families as well as a 403B matching program for retirement savings and free access to financial advising services.

Note To Applicants:

• 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.