[2025-26] KIPP Durham Elementary Founding 4th Grade Teacher

KIPP Charlotte; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate 4th Grade Teacher to join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming the lives of students. This role involves implementing a rigorous curriculum, fostering a positive classroom culture, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance student achievement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to educational equity, a valid teaching license, and a desire to support students from diverse backgrounds. Join a mission-driven organization that values professional growth and offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, allowing you to make a lasting impact in the community.

Benefits

Healthcare (medical, vision, dental) at no cost

403b with employer match

Paid Time Off (5 days PTO & 6 days sick leave)

Paid time off for major national holidays

Professional development opportunities

Support programs for new teachers

Assigned coaching for teachers

Generous summer break

Qualifications

• Commitment to improving lives of economically marginalized communities.
• Valid teaching license or willingness to pursue certification.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate KIPP NC adopted curriculum and maintain accurate records.
• Build positive relationships with students and families.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Instructional Delivery

Data-Driven Instruction

Communication Skills

Growth Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

North Carolina Teaching License

Job description

[2025-26] KIPP Durham Elementary Founding 4th Grade Teacher

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

Organizational Overview

Every School. Every Student. Every Day.

KIPP North Carolina is a network of eight tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter schools educating approximately 3,000 students in grades K-12 in Durham, Halifax, Northampton, and Mecklenburg counties. At KIPP NC, we are committed to improving the life outcomes of North Carolina’s children through the delivery of rigorous, research-based curricula, and clearing the paths that our students choose to follow by ensuring that they have the roadmaps and guideposts they need to arrive at success - however they define it.

At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools. Especially our teachers. Their skill, energy, love, and determination are invaluable. We support our teachers to make the most of those gifts. It starts with respect – for our teachers’ innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth, and the lives they lead beyond our walls. We offer pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation for the invaluable role our teachers play in lighting paths to opportunity for our students. Together, our students, schools, families, and communities share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits. And the only way to realize it is with talented teachers like you. Shape the future, for your students and yourself, by joining KIPP today.

Job Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a Lead Teacher

KIPP North Carolina teachers are at the core of our mission to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths needed to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond. The following are expectations of KIPP North Carolina acknowledging there are varying levels of expertise:

Expectations of Instruction Preparation & Delivery

1. Review, internalize, and facilitate KIPP NC adopted & scripted curriculum
2. Practice lesson delivery to execute curriculum at a high level while following the pacing guide with fidelity
3. Create exemplar responses and documents for work to hold students accountable
4. Use assessment data to drive instruction and make lesson adjustments to meet students' needs
5. Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of pursuing excellence
6. Maintain accurate gradebook, records, and data tracking systems

Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture

1. Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture
2. Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
3. Maintain a clean classroom displaying student work and grade level/content appropriate decorations
4. Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff through regular positive communication
5. Participate in the daily functions of the school

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

1. Collaborate with your coach identifying areas of strength and areas of growth for professional development each year
2. Receive feedback during class, in one-on-ones, regular classroom observations, and school walkthroughs
3. Attend Practice Clinics to master pedagogical skills and lesson delivery during prep time
4. Attend school and/or regionally led Professional Development Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Required Qualifications

The following are required of all KIPP North Carolina teachers:

1. A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all our students
2. Possess a deep commitment to improving the lives of kids from economically marginalized communities
3. Valid North Carolina teaching license, ability to seek reciprocity, or willingness to pursue state certification
4. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area
5. Pass Criminal Background Check
6. Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap
7. Enthusiasm, grit, professionalism, and a sense of humor
8. Ability to stand and actively monitor classrooms for 8+ hours each day
9. Ability to lift 50 lbs or more as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

The following are not required but are advantageous for candidates:

1. At least 2 full years of teaching experience in K - 12
2. Experience in teaching in a high-performing charter school and/or schools with a high population of students with free and reduced lunch
3. Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of economically marginalized students
4. Passed or will pass the Praxis exams by September 2025
5. Fluency in Spanish

Additional Information

Hours are M, Th, & F 7:30am - 3:30, Tu & W 7:30 - 5pm

Curriculum, materials, and resources are provided

Each month teachers have Teacher Work Days that include professional development, data analysis, and other important information to push their students’ learning forward.

KIPP Employee Mindsets

1. All Means All: At KIPP NC, we believe we serve the needs and do whatever it takes for every kid, no matter their needs, abilities, or levels.
2. See a Need, Fill A Need: We believe that if there's a need at a school, that to be a great team player, we fill that need.
3. Openness to Feedback: We believe that the only way for us to improve as professionals is to be open to feedback.
4. Student Centered: At the end of the day, we always do what's best for kids.

We currently offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

1. Salaries paid semi-monthly throughout the year
2. KIPP Gaston Compensation
3. Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental) at no cost to individuals and deep discounts for dependents
4. Enrollment in an optional 403b with employer match up to 6% of wages
5. Support programs for new teachers
6. Assigned coaching and weekly/biweekly development meetings for all teachers
7. Regular content and grade-level specific PDs
8. Teaching Licensure Support
9. Generous time off:
10. Paid Time Off (5 days PTO & 6 days sick leave annually)
11. Paid Time off for all major national holidays (including Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, and minimally 5 weeks off during the Summer)

KIPP North Carolina is also committed to building the pipeline of the state’s most talented and effective teachers and leaders through competitive compensation, integrated professional development led by coaches and mentors, and resources they need to succeed, all rooted in core values that articulate our collectively designed organizational beliefs: