[2022-2023] Lead Science Teacher (Grades 5 - 8 )

Job Description

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. As a KIPP NC Teacher, your core responsibilities include:

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

• Embody and maintain school’s values, policies and culture
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers and staff
• Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress
• Show up for critical school events, including: staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year
• Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

Qualifications

The following are required of all KIPP North Carolina teachers:

• Valid North Carolina teaching license
• ability to seek reciprocity, or willingness to pursue state certification
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area
• Passed or will pass the Praxis and Pearson exams by July 2021
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap
• Zest, grit, professionalism, and a sense of humor

The following are not required but are advantageous for candidates:

• At least 2 full years of teaching experience in 5- 9
• Experience in teaching in a high performing charter school and/or schools with a high population of students with free and reduced lunch
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally under-served students
• Fluency in Spanish

Additional Information

Educators are KIPP NC’s greatest investment, which is why we take their compensation so seriously.

We believe our teachers and leaders are among the hardest working educators in the state, which is why we prioritize paying them on one of the highest public school salary scales in North Carolina. You can check out our salary scales for teachers and leaders on our website athttps://kippnc.org/join-our-team.

But our commitment to compensation is not just salary-based. KIPP NC offers best-in-class benefits, including:

• All the supplies you need to do your job well, including a laptop and a high-speed internet connection at each of our schools
• Medical, vision, and dental plans that cover a lot with little out of your paycheck
• A platinum-rated 403b retirement program with an employer match that rivals those in the private sector
• Extensive professional development and support for your chosen role
• Generous time off that includes26 holidays a year (including a week off at Thanksgiving and all major national holidays), PTO accrual starting on your first day of work, and teacher work days after long breaks

Learn more about our commitment to offering the highest salaries and the best benefits in the state athttps://kippnc.org/join-our-team!

KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 242 KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

KIPP North Carolina does not and shall not discriminate on the race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, source of income, or status as a veteran in any of its activities or operations.

• Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental) with a generous discount for dependents
• Retirement benefits
• KIPP NC technology equipment, including a laptop and phone

• Generous time off:
  • PTO starting accrual
  • Teacher work days after long breaks
  • 26 holidays a year including a week off at Thanksgiving and all major national holidays

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.