[2025-2026] Lead Teacher - Elementary School

KIPP NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP NYC is seeking a Lead Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year to inspire and educate elementary students. This role emphasizes a college preparatory curriculum and character development within a mission-driven environment. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree and preferably have teaching experience and state certification, fostering a collaborative cultural fit.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous time-off including vacation weeks

Parental leave

Paid sabbatical after 10 years

Qualifications

• At least two years of teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Passion for a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum aligned with Common Core standards.
• Assessing student progress and adjusting instruction accordingly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Character strengths

Education

Bachelor’s degree

New York State teacher certification

Job description

[2025-2026] Lead Teacher - Elementary School

Join to apply for the [2025-2026] Lead Teacher - Elementary School role at KIPP NYC

[2025-2026] Lead Teacher - Elementary School

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the [2025-2026] Lead Teacher - Elementary School role at KIPP NYC

About KIPP NYC:

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 12,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (8% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!

Company Description

About KIPP NYC:

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 12,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (8% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!

Job Description

Position Overview:

KIPP NYC is looking for teachers who combine the ability to motivate and educate, to develop academic as well as character skills, and to make a college preparatory education relevant both now and for the future.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Planning and implementing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum aligned with Common Core standards.
• Bringing joy and hope to the classroom.
• Committing to constant professional and personal growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration.
• Constantly assessing student progress, communicating results to families and colleagues, and adjusting instruction accordingly.
• Modeling a “whatever it takes” spirit to ensure that each student is successful.
• Modeling KIPP NYC’s character strengths in all interactions and communications with students, families, and staff.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.
• At least two years of teaching experience is strongly preferred
• New York State teacher certification in the appropriate content area is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• A strong desire to become a better teacher by joining the KIPP NYC team and family
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students within our KIPP NYC communities
  
  

Additional Information

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,829 - $142,270 per year. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role, NYS initial or professional certification, and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidate’s years of experience, certification, and longevity at point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous Time-Off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.
  
  

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. You must notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Education Management

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KIPP NYC by 2x

Get notified about new Lead Teacher jobs in New York, NY.

Group Leader- Teacher's College Community School - Upper

Group Leader - Teachers College Community School- Manhattan

[2025-2026] Lead Teacher - Elementary School

Early Head Start - Head Start Lead Teacher

Lower School Lead Teacher (2025-2026 SY)

Early Head Start - Head Start Lead Teacher

New York, NY $40,000.00-$49,700.00 9 months ago

Early Head Start - Head Start Lead Teacher

Brooklyn, NY $45,000.00-$60,000.00 9 months ago

Early Head Start - Head Start Assistant Teacher

New York, NY $35,000.00-$45,000.00 9 months ago

Lead Teacher - Elementary (NY)- SY 25-26

Bronx, NY $68,735.00-$143,740.00 5 months ago

Literacy Instructional Coach K-5 (25-26 SY)

Queens, NY $80,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago

Early Head Start - Head Start Lead Teacher

Bronx, NY $40,000.00-$68,000.00 5 months ago

[2025-2026] Lead Teacher - Middle School

Lower School Lead Teacher (2025-2026 SY)

Brooklyn, NY $55,000.00-$70,939.00 25 minutes ago

[2025-2026] Enrichment Teacher - Elementary School

[2025-2026] Lead Teacher - Middle School

New York, NY $70,829.00-$142,270.00 3 days ago

Bronx, NY $70,829.00-$142,270.00 3 days ago

[School Year 2025-2026] Elementary Academic Dean

Bronx, NY $50,000.00-$68,000.00 3 months ago

Bronx, NY $47,999.95-$47,999.95 5 months ago

Mathematics Instructional Coach K-5 (25-26 SY)

Queens, NY $80,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago

Bronx, NY $31,200.00-$39,270.00 9 months ago

Bronx, NY $47,999.90-$47,999.90 3 months ago

Brooklyn, NY $33,440.45-$41,071.01 6 days ago

Instructional Leadership Coach- Secondary Math

Brooklyn, NY $36,747.74-$41,071.01 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.