[2025-2026] Social Studies Lead Teacher - Middle

KIPP Capital Region Public Schools; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to inspire and guide students in grades 5-8. This role involves developing a rigorous curriculum, fostering a positive school culture, and engaging with families to support student success. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a valid teaching license, along with a commitment to equity and inclusion. Join a dedicated team that values every student's potential and contributes to their academic and personal growth. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of students and the community.

Benefits

Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage

Unparalleled work/life integration

Casual dress code

Relocation stipend (conditions apply)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and NYS Teaching Licensure required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a school educator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curriculum while fostering a positive classroom culture.
• Engage with families and maintain strong communication regarding student progress.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Valid NYS Teaching Licensure

Job description

Job Category: School Instructional

Requisition Number: 20252001282

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• Posted: January 22, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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KIPP Albany Community Mid
42 S Dove St
Albany, NY 12202, USA

KIPP Tech Valley Middle S
321 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12210, USA

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Position Overview

Grade(s): 5th/6th - 8th

The Lead Teacher’s role holds the primary responsibility for developing and implementing the curriculum, school culture, and the success of the school’s students.

Duties/Responsibilities

Curriculum Development and Instruction

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students’ progress
• Develop academically rigorous lessons, create unit plans, rubrics and assessments
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture

• Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Capital Region
• Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff
• Develop positive rapport with students
• Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment
• Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies and culture

Family Engagement

• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress
• Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents
• Make him/herself available to students, parents and other staff members

Growth Mindset

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year
• Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University, required
• Valid NYS Teaching Licensure or willingness to pursue state certification, required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a school educator, preferably in a charter or public school environment, preferred
• Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Additional Information

WORK PERKS
When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer:

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Unparalleled work/life integration
• Casual dress code
• Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
• And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary.

Learn More:
KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $56,000 - $76,669.

Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire.

All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/

This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany and Troy, NY.