Company Description
Organizational Overview
Every School. Every Student. Every Day.
Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) North Carolina, is a network of eight tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter schools educating approximately 3,000 students in grades K-12 in Durham, Halifax, Northampton and Mecklenburg counties. At KIPP NC, we are committed to improving the life outcomes of North Carolina’s children through the delivery of research-based, rigorous curricula, and clearing the paths that our students choose to follow by ensuring that they have the roadmaps and guideposts they need to arrive at success - however they define it.
At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools. Especially our teachers. Their skill. Energy. Love. Their determination. On the good days and on the hard days. So we support our teachers to make the most of those gifts. It starts with respect – for our teachers’ innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth and the lives they lead beyond our walls. We offer pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation for the invaluable role our teachers play in lighting paths to opportunity for our students. And as our teachers progress through the day, the year and their careers, we ensure they always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with opportunities to lead, and support to grow.
Together, our students, schools, families and communities share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits. And the only way to realize it is with talented teachers like you. Shape the future, for your students and yourself, by joining KIPP today.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
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
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 school’s 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 Back-to-School 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 one-on-ones, 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
Possess a deep commitment to 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 Bachelor’s 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 Middle School Math (grades 6 - 8)
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 there's 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 they're 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 one-on-one with our coach to discuss our practice and learn how we can grow.
Student Centered: At the end of the day, we always do what's best for kids.
Total Rewards - Compensation & Benefits
KIPP Gaston Compensation + salary supplements for active NC licensure
We currently offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Salaries paid semi-monthly throughout the yea
Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental) at no cost to individuals and deep discounts for dependents - State Health Plan
Enrollment in an optional 403b with employer match up to 6% of wages
On-going professional development opportunities:
Support programs for new teachers
Assigned coaching and weekly/biweekly development meetings for all teachers
Regular content and grade-level 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 minimally 5 weeks off during the Summer)
KIPP North Carolina is also committed to building the pipeline of the state’s 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:
https://kippnc.org/mission-core-values/
