4th Grade Math Teacher

KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of tuition‑free public schools educating 120,000 students in grades Pre‑K–12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. We have a nationwide network of 16,500 educators and 175,000 students and alumni.

KIPP Columbus is the only KIPP school in Ohio and serves more than 2,000 K‑12 students on a 150‑plus‑acre campus in Northeast Columbus. The campus continues to expand, aiming to educate nearly 4,000 students in the coming years.

Beyond academics, KIPP Columbus partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, health and wellness services, meals, and more. The school is a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association and offers more than 10 varsity sports.

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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, onsite daycare, fresh meals, and more. We provide resources and materials to support your work in the classroom and foster a collaborative, supportive environment for our teams.

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. As part of the national KIPP Public Schools network, staff have access to curriculum, resources, and support from teams across the country. Teachers receive year‑round professional development rooted in antiracist practices and aligned to curriculum or role competencies.

Frequent feedback and support from school leaders, content coaches, grade‑level chairs, and teammates improve teachers’ craft.

KIPP Columbus continues to rank as one of the top schools for academic growth in Ohio and is a top‑performing urban school statewide. In our first three graduating classes (2020‑2021‑2022) 100 % of students were accepted to college or military service, earning nearly $40 million in merit scholarships.

We are seeking a highly dedicated educator with a track record of instructional excellence, willing to continuously go above and beyond for students. Our team commits to anti‑racist leadership and teaching, delivering rigorous instruction that produces 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.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Craft, internalize, and implement high‑quality, 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 trusting relationships with students and families based on respect.

• Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings.
• Participate in daily school functions 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.

• 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…