[2023 - 2024] Lead Teacher

KIPP NC Public Schools; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop & internet provided

Medical, vision, dental plans

403b retirement program with employer

Professional development

Generous holidays and PTO

Job summary

KIPP NC Public Schools seeks a Lead Teacher for KIPP Pride High School in Gaston, North Carolina. You will lead curriculum development and instructional planning, using data to inform decisions and provide daily feedback to students for individualized learning.

The role emphasizes building a positive school culture, strong relationships with families and staff, and active participation in meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area.
• North Carolina teaching license, ability to seek reciprocity, or willingness to pursue state certification.
• Criminal Background Check.
• Commitment to closing the opportunity gap.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

[2023 - 2024] Lead Teacher

KIPP NC KIPP Pride High School - Gaston, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4270622

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 22, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2023

Job Description

Your responsibilities as a Lead Teacher

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

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


• 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


• 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 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


• Passed or will pass the Praxis exams by July 2023


• Fluency in Spanish

Compensation

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

We believe our teachers, social workers, and leaders are among the hardest working educators in the state, which is why we prioritize paying them on one of the highest public school salary scales in North Carolina. You can check out our salary scales for teachers, social workers, and leaders on our website athttps://kippnc.org/join-our-team/benefits/ .

But our commitment to compensation is not just salary-based. KIPP NC offers best-in-class benefits, including:

• All the supplies you need to do your job well, including a laptop and a high-speed internet connection at each of our schools


• Medical, vision, and dental plans that cover a lot with little out of your paycheck


• A platinum-rated 403b retirement program with an employer match that rivals those in the private sector


• Extensive professional development and support for your chosen role


• Generous time off that includes26 holidays a year (including a week off at Thanksgiving and all major national holidays), PTO accrual starting on your first day of work, and teacher work days after long breaks

Learn more about our commitment to offering the highest salaries and the best benefits in the state athttps://kippnc.org/join-our-team !

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Jamie McCarthy


• 931 Wilann Dr


• Charlotte, North Carolina 28215


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]