High School Science Teacher-2026-2027
Columbus
Thursday, 23 April 2026
Include, but are not limited to, the following:Instructional Responsiveness & Content Knowledge. 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. Care of Students & Classroom Culture. 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. Team Support. 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 1 or more years of lead teaching experience, or has 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).