Job Description

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. As a KIPP North Carolina Teacher, your core responsibilities include:

Curriculum Development and Instruction

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
• Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs

Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture

• Embody and maintain school’s values, policies and culture
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers and staff
• Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress
• Show up for critical school events, including: staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year
• Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

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 anti-racism, equity, and inclusion

• Possess a deep commitment to both racial equity and improving the lives of kids from under- served communities

• Valid North Carolina teaching license, ability to seek reciprocity, or willingness to pursue state certification

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area*

• Passed or will pass the Praxis exams by July 2023

• Pass Criminal Background Check

• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

• Key competencies needed to work at KIPP: Solutions oriented, flexible, resourceful, team player who can balance independence and collaboration, effective communicator, sense of humor

• Must submit official transcript demonstrating a conferred Bachelor’s degree or greater by June 15, 2023.

The following are not required but are advantageous for candidates:

• At least 2 full years of teaching experience in grades 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 traditionally under-served students
• Fluency in Spanish

Additional Information

KIPP NORTH CAROLINA COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We currently offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Free and low-cost, high quality medical, dental & vision coverage for full time employees and low employee contributions for dependents
• All eligible full-time employees are offered $25,000 in Basic Life and AD&D insurance at no cost
• Low-cost voluntary long & short-term disability coverage and additional life & AD&D insurance available
• Enrollment in a 403b with employer match
• Potential relocation bonus for qualified out of state residents
• On-going professional development opportunities:
  • Support programs for new teachers
  • Coaches and weekly coaching meetings for all teachers
  • Regular content and grade-level specific PDs

Generous time off

• Paid personal and sick leave during the academic calendar with no substitute teacher payback
• Paid time off for most major national holidays (approximately 15 days)
• Fully paid time off during summer break (use of PTO not required)
• Paid parental leave up to 8 weeks