[2025 - 2026] KIPP Durham Elementary EC Assistant Teacher

KIPP North Carolina Public Schools; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational network as an EC Assistant Teacher, where you'll play a vital role in shaping young minds and fostering an inclusive learning environment. This position offers the chance to support students in their educational journey, build strong relationships within the community, and collaborate with dedicated colleagues. Your commitment to anti-racism and equity will be essential in creating a safe and empowering space for all students. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to KIPP NC’s mission and belief in student potential.
• Strong commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional education support to students individually and in groups.
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, and staff.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Behavior Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Cultural Competence

Education

Associate’s Degree

60+ College Credit Hours

Job description

[2025 - 2026] KIPP Durham Elementary EC Assistant Teacher

• Full-time
• Start Date: Next year opening
• Department: Teaching Fellow

KIPP NC is a network of eight high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools providing an academically rigorous and joyous school experience to more than 3,500 students in grades K-12 in Charlotte, Durham, Gaston, and Halifax. KIPP NC supports several thousand alumni on their journey to and through high school, college, and career.

KIPP NC is building on a rich tradition of academic excellence and relentless fight for social justice present from the founding of both KIPP ENC and KIPP Charlotte. KIPP ENC is the second oldest KIPP region in the nation. In its 20 years of operation, KIPP ENC has been a cornerstone for students and families in rural Gaston and Halifax, operating two primary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. Over the past five years, it grew to serve even more students by opening up a middle school in Durham, an urban center in the center part of the state. KIPP Charlotte, which grew out of the strong traditions and academics of KIPP ENC, has supported students and families for the past 13 years, operating one primary school and one middle school in the largest city in North Carolina.

KIPP North Carolina is building upon the successes and experiences of KIPP ENC and KIPP Charlotte to provide inclusive school environments and an educational program that will enable our students to lead full lives and equip graduates to be future leaders and agents of change in North Carolina and beyond. KIPP NC is engaging in direct, anti-racist work, and contributes meaningfully to the dismantling of structures of inequality within our organization, schools, and classrooms. We’re committed to expanding our efforts to embed anti-racism in all of our activities and engagements within our classrooms and schools, across our organization, and throughout the State of North Carolina. All of this will be in a tireless effort to create classrooms that are homeplaces for our students, places where they feel safe, loved, validated, seen, and heard, places where all their beautiful identities will be affirmed and celebrated, and places where they will learn the academic knowledge and skills needed for college, career, and beyond.

CRUCIAL COMPETENCIES

Our one “re-founding” EC Assistant Teacher will excel in the following four crucial competencies:

1. Driving for Results: The EC Assistant Teacher will have a strong desire to achieve outstanding student learning results and will set high goals, making persistent efforts despite barriers, holding others accountable, and putting in extra effort to ensure success.
2. Influencing for Results: They will motivate and influence students, staff, and families, inspiring students, fostering joyful and rigorous classroom cultures, and supporting colleagues to collaborate for schoolwide success.
3. Problem-Solving: They will focus on planning, organizing, and delivering high-quality, differentiated instruction, continually analyzing data to determine student needs and next steps for intervention.
4. Personal Effectiveness: They will demonstrate flexibility, optimism, confidence, and a growth mindset, embracing change and maintaining a strong belief in human potential for learning and improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Preparing and Delivering Instruction

• Provide exceptional education support to students, both individually and in groups, to benefit from instruction
• Establish supportive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Assist with curriculum tasks and reinforce materials introduced by classroom teachers
• Support behavior management and communicate student issues to supervising teachers
• Engage with families and assist with physical tasks as needed
• Perform classroom health procedures when necessary and serve as a resource for student evaluation teams

Building Positive Classroom and Schoolwide Cultures

• Develop positive relationships with students, families, and staff through regular communication and participation in school events
• Leverage relationships to promote positive behaviors and instructional habits
• Participate in routines that build school culture and embody KIPP NC’s core values

Exemplifying a Growth Mindset

• Collaborate on professional development and participate in practice clinics and meetings to hone pedagogical skills

Taking Care of Yourself

• Utilize available benefits to manage stress and prioritize self-care, acknowledging the emotional challenges of the role

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep commitment to KIPP NC’s mission and belief in student potential
• Strong commitment to anti-racism, equity, inclusion, and liberation
• Dedicated to racial equity and improving outcomes for marginalized communities
• An Associate’s Degree or 60+ college credit hours; working toward a Bachelor’s preferred
• 3+ years of K-12 teaching experience, preferably in high-performing or high-need schools
• Proven success in raising achievement levels among marginalized students
• Must be designated as "Highly Qualified" and have experience with children with special needs
• Ability to perform physical tasks required by the role
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Fluency in Spanish preferred