Full-Time Lead Elementary Teacher - College-Prep Focus

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

5 school vacation weeks

Sick and personal days

Extended summer break

Back-up child and elder care

Employer-paid life insurance

Short-term/Long-term disability

Sabbatical after 10 years

Professional development funds

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KIPP NYC is seeking a Lead Teacher for the Elementary level in New York City. The role focuses on delivering a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum and developing both academic and character skills across diverse classrooms.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of teaching experience, NYS certification, and a commitment to professional growth within a mission-driven school culture.

Qualifications

• Plan and implement a rigorous college preparatory curriculum aligned with Common Core standards.
• Commit to constant professional and personal growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration.
• Constantly assessing student progress and communicating results to families and colleagues.
• Two years of teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Must hold New York State teacher certification.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum aligned with Common Core standards.
• Constantly assessing student progress, communicating results to families and colleagues, and adjusting instruction accordingly.
• Modeling KIPP NYC’s character strengths in all interactions with students, families, and staff.
• Collaborate to maintain a supportive, team-oriented school culture.
• Maintain high expectations to raise achievement across KIPP NYC communities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Team oriented

Education

New York State teacher certification

Job description

KIPP NYC is seeking a Lead Teacher for the Elementary level in New York City. The role focuses on delivering a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum and developing both academic and character skills across diverse classrooms.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of teaching experience, NYS certification, and a commitment to professional growth within a mission-driven school culture.