KIPP Pride English Teacher Supplement

[2025 - 2026] KIPP Pride High English Teacher ($2,000 Salary Supplement)

• Full-time
• Start Date:
  
  Next year opening
• Department:
  Teacher

KIPP North Carolina is a network of tuition‑free, college‑preparatory public charter schools educating approximately 3,000 students in grades K‑12 across Durham, Halifax, Northampton, and Mecklenburg counties.

• Review, internalize, and facilitate KIPP NC adopted & scripted curriculum.
• Practice lesson delivery to execute curriculum at a high level while following the pacing guide with fidelity.
• Create exemplar responses and documents for work to hold students accountable.
• Use assessment data (Interim Assessments, MAP, EOGs, EOCs, summative, formative, etc.) to drive instruction and make lesson adjustments to meet student needs.
• Embrace and incorporate feedback to pursue excellence.
• Maintain accurate gradebook, records, and data tracking systems.
• Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture.
• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement.
• Maintain a clean classroom displaying student work and grade‑level/content appropriate decorations.
• Develop 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 Back-to-School Night, Parent‑Teacher Conferences, Athletic Events, occasional weekend community events, and Report Card Conferences.
• Participate in the daily functions of the school, including arrival, advisory/circle time, lunch duty, recess, and dismissal.
• Collaborate with your coach identifying areas of strength and areas of growth for professional development each year.
• Receive feedback—sometimes in real time during class, in one-on-ones, regular classroom observations, and school walkthroughs.
• Attend Practice Clinics to master pedagogical skills and lesson delivery during prep time.
• Attend school and/or regionally led Professional Development Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3:30 – 5:00 pm each week and sometimes as needed for development.

• A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all our students.
• Possesses a deep commitment to improving the lives of kids from economically marginalized communities.
• Valid North Carolina teaching license, ability to seek reciprocity, or willingness to pursue state certification.
• A Bachelor’s degree in English, Secondary Education, or related field.
• 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.

• At least 2 full years of teaching experience in High School English or Literature Elective.
• Experience 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 economically marginalized students.
• Passed or will pass the Praxis exams by September 2025.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Hours:

M, Th, & F 7:30 am – 3:30 pm;
Tu & W 7:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Curriculum, materials, and resources are provided.

Each month teachers have Teacher Work Days that include professional development, data analysis, and other important information to push their students’ learning forward.

We currently offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Salaries paid semi-monthly throughout the year.
• Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental) at no cost to individuals and deep discounts for dependents.
• Enrollment in an optional 403(b) with employer match up to 6% of wages.
• Support programs for new teachers.
• Assigned coaching and weekly/biweekly development meetings for all teachers.
• Regular content and grade-level specific professional development sessions.
• Teaching licensure support.
• Generous 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.