Teacher, School-Wide

Teacher, School-Wide Support

Salary Range $60,000.00 - $ Position Type Full Time Education Level Bachelor's Degree Category Teachers

KIPP Atlanta Schools is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national network of free, open enrollment, college-preparatory schools dedicated to ensuring that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. There are 280 KIPP schools in 21 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 175,000 scholars and alumni. KIPP Atlanta currently operates 9 schools including four primary schools, four middle schools and one high school, as well as KIPP Forward which supports scholars on their journey to a choice-filled life.

We are a social justice organization and our vision and mission require the work of dedicated, bold and skilled leaders, educators, and support staff who are committed to serving as the catalyst for joyful, academically excellent schools and the foundation for building a more just and equitable world for our scholars.

What We Value

• Good Decision-Making: "I make thoughtful decisions in alignment with my school's and organization's values."
• Peer Accountability: "I hold all Big KIPPsters accountable to our schools' and organization's values, standards, and expectations."
• Excellence Always: "I do all aspects of my work with excellence - the big and the little things, the parts being monitored as well as those not monitored."
• Communication is Key: "I communicate with both honesty and love. How I communicate nurtures courage, belonging, partnership, and progress toward our promise to KIPPsters and families."
• Scholars Over Everything: "I put our scholars first, 100% of the time, without fail. I quickly resolve any and all adult-centered concerns and qualms to reserve my individual and our collective time and attention for our KIPPsters."
• Walk Trumps Talk: "I chose this social justice career. And so, I behave in alignment with my choice. My behaviors match our promise to our scholars and families."
• "Us" Only: "I belong to every member of our organization, and every member of our organization belongs to me. I choose unity always - in both the good times and hard times."

Job Summary

The School-Wide Support Teacher serves as a permanent, full-time teacher and valued instructional partner dedicated to ensuring uninterrupted, high-quality teaching and learning across the school. This position is compensated on the Teacher Salary Scale and is considered an integral member of the instructional staff. [Working Title]s are fully embedded within their assigned campus, building strong relationships with scholars, families, and staff while providing consistent, high-quality instruction throughout the school year.

The School-Wide Support Teacher provides classroom coverage during teacher absences while also serving as a strategic instructional resource during periods of low staff absences. This role requires the ability to confidently teach across multiple grade levels, subject areas, and diverse learning environments, ensuring scholars receive rigorous, engaging, standards-aligned instruction regardless of the classroom assignment. In addition to leading classrooms, they may facilitate small-group interventions, co-teach alongside classroom teachers, support assessment administration, analyze scholar data to inform instruction, and provide targeted academic and operational support that advances scholar achievement and strengthens school-wide instructional excellence.

This position is designed for high-performing educators who have demonstrated a proven track record of delivering exceptional instruction and accelerating scholar achievement. Successful candidates consistently exemplify rigorous, engaging, and data-driven instructional practices, establish strong classroom cultures grounded in high expectations, and skillfully differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners. They possess outstanding classroom management, quickly build trust and credibility with scholars and colleagues, and maintain continuity of learning in any instructional setting.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Georgia teaching certification required
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience in an underserved community (preferred)
• Demonstrate a proven track record of creating a joyful and academically excellent classroom, or demonstrate a willingness to learn how to
• Pass a criminal background check
• Have a passion for being a part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• Demonstrate commitment to closing the opportunity gap
• Leverage strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Be a collaborative team player
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity in decision-making

Compensation & Benefits Compensation for this role is between $60,000 and $100,000. The starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but are not limited to professional experience, education, training, and certifications. KIPP Atlanta…