[2025 - 2026] KIPP Durham Elementary EC Assistant Teacher

Kipp Inc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate EC Assistant Teacher to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential support to students, fostering positive relationships, and contributing to a joyful and inclusive classroom environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to anti-racism and equity, along with a deep belief in the potential of every student. This is a unique opportunity to impact the lives of students in a supportive and collaborative setting, where your contributions will help shape the future leaders of tomorrow. If you are dedicated to making a difference in education, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to KIPP NC’s mission and belief in student potential.
• Experience working with children with special needs and raising achievement levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical help and emotional support to students.
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Collaborate for professional growth and attend development sessions.

Skills

K-12 Teaching Experience

Commitment to Anti-Racism

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Fluency in Spanish

Education

Associate’s Degree

60+ College Credit Hours

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

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: Achieve outstanding student learning results by setting high goals, making persistent efforts, holding others accountable, and putting in the extra effort necessary for success.
2. Influencing for Results: Motivate and influence students, colleagues, and families to enhance student learning through inspiring, nurturing, and collaborative relationships.
3. Problem-Solving: Focus on planning, organizing, and delivering high-quality, differentiated instruction; analyze data to determine student needs and next steps for intervention.
4. Personal Effectiveness: Demonstrate flexibility, optimism, confidence, and a growth mindset; embrace change and maintain belief in human potential for learning and improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Preparing and Delivering Instruction

• Provide physical help and emotional support to students to benefit from instructional programs
• Establish supportive relationships with students without fostering intense emotional involvement
• Assist with curriculum tasks set by classroom teachers
• Reinforce materials introduced by teachers
• Assist with behavior management and communicate student issues to supervising teachers
• Engage with families as directed
• Support students with physical tasks and perform classroom health procedures under supervision

Building Positive Classroom and Schoolwide Cultures

• Develop positive relationships with students, families, and staff
• Participate in routines and school events to foster a positive culture
• Embody and promote KIPP NC’s core values and school culture
• Create a joyful, inclusive classroom environment

Exemplifying a Growth Mindset

• Collaborate for professional growth
• Attend practice clinics, workdays, and professional development

Taking Care of Yourself

• Utilize available benefits to manage stress and prioritize self-care

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep commitment to KIPP NC’s mission and belief in student potential
• Strong dedication to anti-racism, equity, inclusion, and liberation
• Commitment to racial equity and improving outcomes for marginalized communities
• 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 of marginalized students
• Must be designated as "Highly Qualified"
• Experience working with children with special needs
• Ability to perform physical tasks as required
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Fluency in Spanish preferred