KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and life. There are 270 KIPP schools across the nation and the District of Columbia, serving more than 160,000 students and alumni. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating at 4x 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.  The mission of KIPP Columbus is together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose -- college, career, and beyond -- so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.  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. 
 
KIPP Columbus continues to rank as one of the top five schools for academic growth of any school in the state of Ohio, and is a top performing urban school in the state for academic growth. 100% of our first two classes of seniors (class of 2020 and 2021) graduated on track and on time (with 100% accepted to college and/or military service, earning nearly $40 million in scholarships).
 
In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus also partners with more than 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to KIPP students, families, and the broader community. KIPP is also a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, offering more than 10 varsity sports. 
 
The KIPP Columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy.  

Interested in learning more about our school?  Please check out our website: https://www.kippcolumbus.org/

The Opportunity

At KIPP Columbus, we recognize the critical importance of executing a rigorous curriculum that prepares our students to complete grade level assignments. To that end, our team is accepting applications for the Manager of Curriculum and Instruction.  The Manager of Curriculum and Instruction is a key member of the school leadership team and will be responsible for creating an environment that leads students to achieve demonstrable results. In conjunction with the School Leader, the Manager of Curriculum and Instruction will set school academic priorities, support short and long term academic planning, and track progress to school and regional goals.

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

• Coordinate the assessment schedule and oversee state testing processes.
• Support leaders in planning to deliver high-quality instruction.
• Create End of Module and Interim Assessments for grade levels 2-5. 
• Oversee the development and implementation of a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum including a vertical scope and sequence aligned to state standards and assessment processes.
• Manage school around curriculum and instruction, data analysis, and culture of achievement.
• Identify and develop professional development opportunities for staff members to continuously improve their craft.
• Oversee curriculum, data, and assessment. 
• Direct the school's standards based assessment strategies and systems in order to support a data-driven culture where assessments are used to increase learning and support all students.
• Assess the efficacy of curriculum and interventions, vet new programs/resources, oversee implementation of curriculum and interventions, and make recommendations as needed (including special education).
• Run data analysis and content team meetings with the team.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university 
• Minimum of three years of successful, full-time, lead teaching experience in low-income communities.
• Minimum of three years of experience leading and/or coaching teachers, including but not limited to, roles such as Assistant School Leader, Dean, Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, Principal etc.
• Current Ohio Teaching License strongly preferred or willingness and ability to pursue certification by start date
• Strong track record of results and leadership in a school setting.
• Experience in analyzing student data and using data to inform instruction.
• 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.