[2025-2026] Lead Teacher - Elementary School

KIPP NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP NYC is seeking a Lead Teacher for Elementary School who will deliver a college preparatory curriculum while fostering personal growth among students. This position emphasizes the importance of character strengths and creating a joyful, engaging classroom environment. Candidates must be dedicated to professional development and educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Commitment to professional and personal growth through feedback.
• Experience with Common Core standards.
• Ability to assess student progress and communicate results effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.
• Assess student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Model KIPP NYC’s character strengths in interactions.

Skills

Motivating students

Curriculum planning

Team collaboration

Education

Teaching certification

Job description

[2025-2026] Lead Teacher - Elementary School

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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