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 standardsaligned 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 schools 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 schoolwide and individual professional development
Qualifications :
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 lowincome communities
- Valid North Carolina teaching license ability to seek reciprocity or willingness to pursue state certification
- A Bachelors degree in a relevant content area
- Passed or will pass the Praxis exams by July 2024
- Pass Criminal Background Check
- Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap
- Zest grit professionalism and a sense of humor
Preferred Qualifications
The following are not required but are advantageous for candidates:
- At least 2 full years of teaching experience
- 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 underserved students
- Fluency in Spanish
Additional Information :
Compensation is based on years of relevant years of experience and educational attainment.
We currently offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Healthcare (medical vision and dental) at no cost to individuals and deep discounts for dependents
- Enrollment in a 403b with employer match
- Ongoing professional development opportunities:
- Support programs for new teachers
- coaches and weekly coaching meetings for all teachers
- Regular content and gradelevel specific PDs
Generous time off:
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave and Extended Sick Leave
- Teacher work days after long breaks
- Time off for all major national holidays and observance of religious holidays
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime