Urgently Need IMMEDIATE High School Math Liberty Teaching Fellow in Philadelphia, PA
Job title: IMMEDIATE High School Math Liberty Teaching Fellow
Company: KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools
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We are seeking a talented, committed, culturally competent novice or aspiring High School Math Teacher to join our 21-22 founding cohort of Liberty Teaching Fellows! In order to be eligible for this role, you must be willing to enroll in a certification program immediately, already enrolled in a certification program, or hold your certification.
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Job Description
Teaching & Leading at KPPS
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- Bachelors degree with at least a 2.75 GPA required
- Major/concentration in Education, Math, or English strongly preferred
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- PA State Police Clearance
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- Cogent Federal Fingerprinting
- $40,000 salary ($43,000 if you hold PA certification)
- Access to comprehensive health benefits for you and your family, a 403B matching program, and free financial planning services
- $3000 in tuition reimbursement for uncertified Fellows