Overview

Organizational OverviewEvery School. Every Student. Every Day.Knowledge is Power Program (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 research-based, rigorous 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. Their determination. On the good days and on the hard days. So 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. And as our teachers progress through the day, the year and their careers, we ensure they always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with opportunities to lead, and support to grow.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 todayJob ResponsibilitiesYour responsibilities as a Lead TeacherKIPP 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 & DeliveryReview, internalize, and facilitate KIPP NC adopted & scripted curriculumK - 8 Math: Open Up ResourcesK - 8 ELA: Fish TankK - 8 Science: Amplify & supported Science materials to match NC Standards9 - 12 English & History: AP For All Curriculum9 - 12 Math & Science: KIPP NC Approved MaterialsPractice lesson delivery to execute curriculum at a high level while following the pacing guide with fidelityCreate exemplar responses and documents for work to hold students accountableUse assessment data (Interim Assessments, MAP, EOGs, EOCs, summative, formative, etc) to drive instruction and make lesson adjustments to meet students needsEmbrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of pursuing excellenceMaintain accurate gradebook, records, and data tracking systemsHelp Build a Positive School and Classroom CultureEmbody and maintain school's values, policies and cultureAssume personal responsibility for student achievementMaintain a clean classroom displaying student work and grade level/content appropriate decorationsDevelop positive relationships with students, families, teachers and staff through regular positive phone calls to families, weekly newsletters about the classroom, and attending all required events, including but not limited to Back-to-School Night, Parent - Teacher Conferences, Athletic Events, occasional weekend community events, and Report Card ConferencesParticipate in the daily functions of the school, including but not limited to arrival, advisory / circle time, lunch duty, recess, and dismissalDemonstrate a Growth MindsetCollaborate with your coach identifying areas of strength and areas of growth for professional development each yearReceive feedback - sometimes in real time during class, in one-on-ones, regular classroom observations, and school walkthroughsAttend Practice Clinics to master pedagogical skills and lesson delivery during prep timeAttend school and/or regionally led Professional Develop