KIPP Durham ELA Lead Teacher 6-8

As a Lead Teacher at KIPP Durham, you will be 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. You will be responsible for reviewing, internalizing, and facilitating KIPP NC adopted & scripted curriculum, as well as creating exemplar responses and documents for work to hold students accountable. You will also be expected to maintain accurate gradebook, records, and data tracking systems, and develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff.

What You Will Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include practicing lesson delivery, using assessment data to drive instruction, embracing and incorporating feedback, and maintaining a clean classroom displaying student work and grade level/content appropriate decorations. You will also participate in the daily functions of the school, including arrival, advisory/circle time, lunch duty, recess, and dismissal.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We believe that if there's a need at a school, that to be a great team player, we fill that need. A teacher is absent? We cover their class during our prep. A student is crying in the hallway? We comfort them whether or not they're our student. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, gritty, professional, and have a sense of humor, with a deep commitment to improving the lives of kids from economically marginalized communities.

Requirements

• Valid North Carolina teaching license, ability to seek reciprocity, or willingness to pursue state certification
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap
• Enthusiasm, grit, professionalism, and a sense of humor
• Ability to stand and actively monitor classrooms for 8+ hours each day
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more as necessary

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Salaries paid semi-monthly throughout the year
• KIPP Gaston Compensation + salary supplements for active NC licensure
• KIPP Charlotte / KIPP Durham Compensation + salary supplements for active NC licensure
• Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental) at no cost to individuals and deep discounts for dependents
• Enrollment in an optional 403b with employer match up to 6% of wages
• Paid Time Off (5 days PTO & 6 days sick leave annually)
• Paid Time off for all major national holidays (including Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, and approximately 5 weeks off during the Summer)
• On-going professional development opportunities
• Support programs for new teachers
• Assigned coaching and weekly/biweekly development meetings for all teachers
• Regular content and grade-level specific PDs
• Teaching Licensure Support