[IMMEDIATE OPENING] 2024-2025 KIPP Change Academy Lead Teacher (4th Grade)

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 culturally relevant curricula that are grounded in research, 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

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

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 low-income 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 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 in grades preK - 5
• 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

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

Compensation is based on years of relevant years of experience and educational attainment.  You can see our Lead Teacher scale here.

In addition, we provide Salary Supplements for folx with additional certifications and a relevant PhD or EdD.

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
• 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 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.

To Apply:

To apply, go to the KIPP North Carolina Teaching Fellowship job posting where you’ll be able to select your preferred cohort and location(s).  We accept applications on a rolling basis and invite candidates to phone interviews as they apply.  We highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

KIPP North Carolina does not and shall not discriminate on the race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, source of income, or status as a veteran in any of its activities or operations. 

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/