KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 255 KIPP schools across the nation and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating at 3x the national average for low-income students.

Founded in 2008 with 50 students in 5th grade, KIPP Columbus currently serves nearly 2,000 students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. During the 2018-2019 school year, and for the third year in a row, KIPP Columbus had the highest amount of academic growth of any community school in Ohio.

The mission of KIPP Columbus is to create a system of schools where students develop the intellectual, academic, and social skills needed to understand and take action on issues they encounter in everyday life. By establishing a rigorous, safe, and personalized learning environment, KIPP Columbus will foster a culture of responsibility and service and empower all students to become active and engaged citizens. Our vision is to ensure that all students in our community will have access to a transformational education that empowers them with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in college and life.

The Opportunity 

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP Columbus plays a critical role in ensuring our students are on the path to get to and through college. Our educators are passionate advocates for our students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that all have access to opportunity. We work to create authentic and meaningful learning experiences for students through the use of academically rigorous content and a joyful classroom culture. Our Enrichment Team teaches our students key subjects including: Music, Social Justice, Physical Education, Computer Science, Technology, Health, and more! To that end, our team is accepting applications for the High School Art Teacher position for the upcoming school year.

Key responsibilities of the Art Teacher include the following: 

• Craft, internalize, and implement high quality lesson plans using provided curriculum resources within assigned subject area to meet the diverse needs of all learners
• Set and work towards achieving measurable, challenging, and realistic student goals
• Create a classroom culture that promotes learning and a love for assigned subject area, and that is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Regularly assess student performance and use data to inform instruction ● Employ a variety of instructional techniques that meet the individual needs and abilities of the students, differentiating as necessary
• Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor. 
• Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect. 
• Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties. 
• Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences. 
• Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences. 
• Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university 
• Any expertise in teaching art to students. 
• Minimum of one year of successful, full-time, lead teaching experience in low-income communities. 
• Current Ohio Teaching License strongly preferred or willingness and ability to pursue certification by start date 
• 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

KIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance, as well as group term life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off.  

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 (admission, employment, etc.). 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.