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

KIPP Charlotte; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Charlotte seeks a full-time Biology Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. As a Lead Teacher, you will facilitate student learning, uphold school values, and maintain a vibrant classroom culture while promoting professional growth. KIPP values your contributions and provides extensive support to enhance student success.

Benefits

Health coverage at no cost

403b with employer match

Generous time off, including major holidays and summer break

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to KIPP NC’s mission and students’ potential.
• Willingness to pursue teaching certification if not already attained.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and deliver KIPP NC’s scripted curriculum, especially in Math & Science.
• Maintain accurate records and gradebooks.
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, and staff.

Skills

Commitment to KIPP NC’s mission

Student-centered approach

Openness to feedback

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Valid North Carolina teaching license

Job description

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

• Full-time
• Subject: Biology
• Department: Teacher
• Start Date: Next year opening

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. Our mission is to improve the life outcomes of North Carolina’s children through rigorous, research-based curricula and by providing clear pathways to success.

We value the gifts of every individual who walks through our doors—skills, energy, love, determination—and support their growth with respect, professional development, and opportunities to lead. Join us to shape the future for your students and yourself.

Your responsibilities as a Lead Teacher

Our teachers are central to our mission, developing students’ knowledge, skills, and character. Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and facilitating KIPP NC’s scripted curriculum, especially in Math & Science (Grades 9-12)
• Delivering lessons with fidelity according to the pacing guide
• Creating responses and documents to hold students accountable
• Using assessment data to inform instruction and adjust lessons accordingly
• Maintaining accurate records and gradebooks

Building a Positive School and Classroom Culture

• Embodying and maintaining school values and policies
• Developing positive relationships with students, families, and staff
• Participating in school functions and community events

Demonstrating a Growth Mindset

• Collaborating with coaches for professional growth
• Receiving and incorporating feedback
• Attending professional development sessions

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to KIPP NC’s mission and students’ potential
• Valid North Carolina teaching license or willingness to pursue certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field
• Pass criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of teaching experience in Biology or related Science
• Experience in high-performing charter schools or with marginalized populations
• Success in raising achievement levels of marginalized students
• Passing Praxis exams by September 2025
• Fluency in Spanish

Additional Information

• Hours: M, Th, & F 7:30am - 3:30pm; Tu & W 7:30am - 5:00pm
• Curriculum and resources provided
• Monthly Teacher Work Days with professional development

KIPP Employee Mindsets

• All Means All
• See a Need, Fill A Need
• Openness to Feedback
• Student Centered

We offer a competitive salary, benefits including health coverage at no cost, 403b with employer match, professional development, licensure support, and generous time off, including major holidays and summer break.