Middle School: Social Studies Lead Teacher - Boston

Middle School: Social Studies Lead Teacher - Greater Boston )

KIPP Massachusetts is seeking a talented lead teacher for our middle school. This role requires a strong commitment to excellence, a passion for Social Studies, and a drive to create an environment where all students thrive.

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School is looking for a lead teacher who is committed to uplifting student potential and creating a professional environment of joy, excellence, care, and community.

• Serve as a lead or co‑lead in classrooms, including co‑teaching, short‑ or long‑term coverage, or stepping into a lead classroom later in the year.
• Ensure every child is affirmed, valued, and challenged daily.
• Foster a positive and safe learning environment.
• Prepare rigorous and engaging unit and daily lessons, leveraging provided curricula and intellectual preparation tools.
• When applicable, create academically aligned lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments.
• Set specific, ambitious growth goals for all students and identify needed resources to meet them.
• Innovate best practices for differentiated instruction at a level rigorous for all students.
• Implement aligned school‑wide or grade‑level culture systems and proactive classroom management strategies.
• Regularly analyze student work and academic data to refine lessons, curricula, and instruction.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date student grades/records and communicate regularly with students and families about growth.

• Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements within the first year, with financial support from KIPP MA.
• Participate in school‑wide and individual PD, including summer pre‑service and weekly in‑year training.
• Develop craft by seeking and implementing feedback from coach and collaborating with teammates.
• Perform assigned duties including classroom coverage, bus, lunch, transition, dismissal.
• Develop strong relationships with families through events and consistent communication.
• Collaborate with grade‑level and content teams to implement systems and support all students.
• Maintain dependable attendance and communicate proactively about barriers.

• Act with integrity and lead with humanity per KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct.
• Engage in regional PD and community events as required.
• Demonstrate data collection, analysis, and decision‑making skills.
• Show self‑awareness, flexibility, and emotional intelligence for diverse student needs.
• Support behavioral and emotional needs with effective interpersonal skills.
• Communicate effectively in person, written, verbal, and virtual.
• Possess physical mobility and strength sufficient for classroom tasks.
• Have manual dexterity sufficient for repetitive motions and digital operations.

• Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values.
• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
• Passion for Social Studies and commitment to professional learning.
• At least 2+ years of full‑time teaching experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Pass a criminal background check.

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

• Base salary $55,000 to $89,500 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hrs per week).
• $1,000 signing bonus and $2,000 annual retention bonus.
• School year calendar applies.
• Other available benefits and bonuses per eligibility.
• the KIPP MA website for information.