Your responsibilities as a Lead Teacher
KIPP North Carolina teachers are at the core of our mission to help students develop the knowledge skills and character strengths needed to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond. The following are expectations of KIPP North Carolina acknowledging there are varying levels of expertise:
Expectations of Instruction Preparation & Delivery
Review internalize and facilitate KIPP NC adopted & scripted curriculum
K 8 Math: Zearn focused on problem solving and developing student thinking
K 5 ELA: Bookworms
6 8: ELA: KIPP Wheatley
K 8 Science: Amplify & supported Science materials to match NC Standards
9 12 English & History: AP For All Curriculum
9 12 Math & Science: KIPP NC Approved Materials
Practice lesson delivery to execute curriculum at a high level while following the pacing guide with fidelity
Create exemplar responses and documents for work to hold students accountable
Use assessment data (Interim Assessments MAP EOGs EOCs summative formative etc) to drive instruction and make lesson adjustments to meet students needs
Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of pursuing excellence
Maintain accurate gradebook records and data tracking systems
Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture
Embody and maintain schools values policies and culture
Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
Maintain a clean classroom displaying student work and grade level/content appropriate decorations
Develop positive relationships with students families teachers and staff through regular positive phone calls to families weekly newsletters about the classroom and attending all required events including but not limited to BacktoSchool Night Parent Teacher Conferences Athletic Events occasional weekend community events and Report Card Conferences
Participate in the daily functions of the school including but not limited to arrival advisory / circle time lunch duty recess and dismissal
Demonstrate a Growth Mindset
Collaborate with your coach identifying areas of strength and areas of growth for professional development each year
Receive feedback sometimes in real time during class in oneonones regular classroom observations and school walkthroughs
Attend Practice Clinics to master pedagogical skills and lesson delivery during prep time
Attend school and/or regionally led Professional Development Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3:30 5:00 pm each week and sometimes as needed for development
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications
The following are required of all KIPP North Carolina teachers:
A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all our students
An unwavering commitment to antiracism equity and inclusion
Possess a deep commitment to both racial equity and improving the lives of kids from economically marginalized communities
Valid North Carolina teaching license ability to seek reciprocity or willingness to pursue state certification
A Bachelors degree in a relevant content area
Pass Criminal Background Check
Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap
Enthusiasm grit professionalism and a sense of humor
Ability to stand and actively monitor classrooms for 8 hours each day
Ability to lift 50 lbs or more as necessary
Preferred Qualifications
The following are not required but are advantageous for candidates:
At least 2 full years of teaching experience in K 12
Experience in teaching in a high performing charter school and/or schools with a high population of students with free and reduced lunch
Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of economically marginalized students
Passed or will pass the Praxis exams by September 2025
Fluency in Spanish
Additional Information :
Additional Information
Hours are M Th & F 7:30am 3:30 Tu & W 7:30 5pm
Curriculum materials and resources are provided
Each month teachers have Teacher Work Days that include professional development data analysis and other important information to push their students learning forward
KIPP Employee Mindsets
All Means All: At KIPP NC we believe we serve the needs and do whatever it takes for every kid no matter their needs abilities or levels.
See a Need Fill A Need: We believe that if theres a need at a school that to be a great team player we fill that need. A teacher is absent We cover their class during our prep. A student is crying in the hallway We comfort them whether or not theyre our student.
Openness to Feedback: We believe that the only way for us to improve as professionals is to be open to feedback and add new tools to our toolbox. We stay after to practice teacher moves annotate lessons submit our lessons for feedback happily have admin in our classroom to observe and never miss a oneonone with our coach to discuss our practice and learn how we can grow.
Student Centered: At the end of the day we always do whats best for kids.
Total Rewards Compensation & Benefits
We currently offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Salaries paid semimonthly throughout the year
Healthcare (medical vision and dental) at no cost to individuals and deep discounts for dependents
Enrollment in an optional 403b with employer match up to 6% of wages
Ongoing professional development opportunities:
Support programs for new teachers
Assigned coaching and weekly/biweekly development meetings for all teachers
Regular content and gradelevel specific PDs
Teaching Licensure Support
Generous time off:
Paid Time Off (5 days PTO & 6 days sick leave annually)
Paid Time off for all major national holidays (including Fall Break Winter Break Spring Break and approximately 5 weeks off during the Summer)
KIPP North Carolina is also committed to building the pipeline of the states most talented and effective teachers and leaders through competitive compensation integrated professional development led by coaches and mentors and resources they need to succeed all rooted in core values that articulate our collectively designed organizational beliefs:
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
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