[2025-2026] Lead Teacher - High School

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

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in New York City is seeking a Lead Teacher to motivate students, develop academic skills, and implement a college preparatory curriculum. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, teaching experience, and a desire to grow within a mission-driven environment. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous vacation and sick leave

Professional development funds

Potential tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in raising student achievement.
• Desire to grow as a teacher.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver college preparatory curriculum.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Advise students to support their high school journey.
• Model school values in communications.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to foster critical thinking

Team-oriented mindset

Passion for education

Education

Bachelor’s degree

New York State teacher certification

Job description

Overview

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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 program to support students and alumni in choosing and preparing for educational and career paths that fit their goals. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 12,000 students and alumni, with a staff of more than 1,000 (8% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow.

About KIPP NYC College Prep High School: In August 2009, KIPP NYC College Prep High School (CPHS) opened its doors to serve students graduating from KIPP middle schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Upper Manhattan, as well as other New York City students seeking a rigorous, college-preparatory high school program. CPHS educates over 2,000 students in grades 9-12 across two locations, with a strong focus on college preparation and a wide range of electives and clubs. CPHS graduates have strong postsecondary outcomes.

Position Overview

KIPP NYC is looking for teachers who motivate and educate, develop academic and character skills, and make a college preparatory education relevant for today and the future.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan a college preparatory curriculum aligned with school standards and New York State Standards to foster critical thinking.
• Deliver thoughtful, rigorous daily college preparatory lessons.
• Assess student progress and communicate results to students, families, and colleagues.
• Provide individual and small group instruction until all students achieve mastery.
• Model the school’s values in all communications with students, families, and staff.
• Demonstrate a “whatever it takes” spirit to ensure student success.
• Advise a small group of students to support their four years of high school.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collegial work environment; values include zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and humor.
• At least two years of teaching experience preferred.
• New York State teacher certification in the appropriate content area preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Passion for team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.
• Desire to grow as a teacher by joining the KIPP NYC team and family.
• Demonstrated success in raising student achievement within KIPP NYC communities.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $70,829 – $142,270 per year. Compensation is determined by an equitable scale consideringexperience, certification, and tenure. A generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision; vacation, sick, and personal days; extended summer break; up to 12 weeks parental leave; child and elder care benefits; life insurance; disability coverage; and professional development funds. Some benefits may include tuition reimbursement and other incentives.

Note: This description is not exhaustive of duties and responsibilities.

Additional Information

This role is based in NYC and may require travel to KIPP NYC locations. Equal Opportunity Employer statements apply. KIPP NYC LLC does not sponsor work visas. KIPP NYC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating a welcoming environment for employees of diverse backgrounds.

Job Metadata

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education
• Industries: Education Management