20252026 History Teacher High School

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

Job summary

KIPP NYC is seeking dedicated teachers to join their mission-driven team in New York. Teachers will develop and deliver engaging, rigorous curricula to prepare students for college, while fostering both academic and character growth. The role offers competitive salary and benefits tailored to support educator success in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous time off

Parental leave

Backup care

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Sabbaticals

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least two years of teaching experience preferred.
• New York State teacher certification preferred.
• Passion for mission-driven school environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a college preparatory curriculum aligned with standards.
• Deliver rigorous lessons focused on college preparation.
• Assess student progress and communicate results.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Character traits: zest

Character traits: grit

Character traits: hope

Character traits: love

Character traits: social intelligence

Character traits: gratitude

Character traits: humor

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview:

KIPP NYC is seeking teachers who can motivate and educate students, develop both academic and character skills, and make a college preparatory education relevant now and in the future.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a college preparatory curriculum aligned with school and New York State Standards that fosters critical thinking.
• Deliver thoughtful, rigorous daily lessons focused on college preparation.
• Assess student progress and communicate results to students, families, and colleagues.
• Provide individual and small group instruction to ensure mastery for all students.
• Model the school’s values in all interactions with students, families, and staff.
• Demonstrate a “whatever it takes” attitude to support student success.
• Advise a small group of students throughout their high school journey.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills and character traits such as zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and humor.
• At least two years of teaching experience (preferred).
• New York State teacher certification in the relevant content area (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Passion for working in a team-oriented, mission-driven school environment.
• Desire to grow professionally within the KIPP NYC community.
• Proven success in improving student achievement within KIPP NYC communities.

Additional Information:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary range of $70,829 to $142,270, determined by experience, certification, and tenure. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, generous time off, parental leave, backup care, life insurance, disability, sabbaticals, professional development, and tuition reimbursement.

Note: This role requires travel within NYC. Relocation outside a commutable distance or out of NY may affect employment status. Notify HR of any relocation plans.

Equal Opportunity: KIPP NYC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not sponsor visas and are an anti-racist organization dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for all backgrounds.