[2025 - 2026] KIPP Pride High Environmental Science Teacher ($2,000 Salary Supplement)

ZipRecruiter; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative educational network dedicated to transforming the lives of students in North Carolina. As a Lead Teacher, you will play a crucial role in fostering student growth and achievement through a rigorous curriculum and supportive classroom environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students from marginalized communities. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, receive ongoing professional development, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about education and committed to student success, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare at no cost for individuals

Discounts for dependents

Optional 403b with employer match

Paid time off including holidays

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to KIPP NC’s mission and belief in student potential.
• Ability to stand and monitor classrooms for 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate KIPP NC adopted curriculum and ensure high-level lesson delivery.
• Develop positive relationships with students and families through regular communication.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Assessment Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science

Teaching License

Job description

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 across Durham, Halifax, Northampton, and Mecklenburg counties. At KIPP NC, we are dedicated to improving the life outcomes of North Carolina’s children through rigorous, research-based curricula and providing clear roadmaps and guideposts to success, however students define it.

We value the gifts in everyone who walks through our doors — their skills, energy, love, and determination. Our support begins with respect for our staff’s talents and professional growth, offering pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation and opportunities for leadership and development. We foster a supportive environment where staff feel part of the KIPP Team and Family, with opportunities to lead and grow.

Our shared mission with students, families, schools, and communities is to create a future without limits. Join us and help shape that future for your students and yourself.

Job Description

Your responsibilities as a Lead Teacher

KIPP NC teachers are central to our mission of helping students develop knowledge, skills, and character strengths for success in education and beyond. Responsibilities include:

Expectations of Instruction Preparation & Delivery

• Review, internalize, and facilitate KIPP NC adopted & scripted curriculum, including 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 to hold students accountable
• Use assessment data (Interim Assessments, MAP, EOGs, EOCs, etc.) to inform instruction and adjust lessons to meet student needs
• Embrace and incorporate feedback to pursue excellence
• Maintain accurate gradebook, records, and data tracking systems

Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture

• Embodies and maintains the school’s values, policies, and culture
• Assumes personal responsibility for student achievement
• Maintains a clean classroom with student work and appropriate decorations
• Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff through regular communication and participation in school events
• Participates in daily school functions, including arrival, advisory, lunch duty, recess, and dismissal

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

• Collaborates with coaches to identify areas for professional development
• Receives and acts on feedback from observations and walkthroughs
• Attends practice clinics and professional development sessions

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Deep commitment to KIPP NC’s mission and belief in student potential
• Passionate about improving outcomes for students from marginalized communities
• Valid North Carolina teaching license or willingness to pursue certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field
• Clear criminal background check
• Enthusiasm, grit, professionalism, and a sense of humor
• Ability to stand and monitor classrooms for 8+ hours and lift 50 lbs as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of teaching experience in Environmental Science or related science
• Experience in high-performing charter schools or with students receiving free/reduced lunch
• Success in raising achievement levels among marginalized students
• Passing Praxis exams by September 2025
• Fluency in Spanish

Additional Information

• Hours: M, Th, F 7:30 am - 3:30 pm; Tu, W 7:30 am - 5 pm
• Curriculum and resources provided
• Monthly Teacher Work Days for professional development and data analysis

KIPP Employee Mindsets

• All Means All: Serving every student’s needs
• See a Need, Fill A Need: Supporting team and student needs proactively
• Openness to Feedback: Continuously improving through feedback
• Student Centered: Always prioritizing what’s best for students

Total Rewards - Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary, salary supplements for active NC licensure, and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Salaries paid semi-monthly
• Healthcare at no cost for individuals, discounts for dependents
• Optional 403b with employer match up to 6%
• Ongoing professional development, coaching, and licensure support
• Paid time off including holidays, fall, winter, spring breaks, and summer

Learn more about our core values at https://kippnc.org/mission.