Elementary School: Lead Teacher of Coverage - Boston

Lead Teacher (Coverage) – KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School

Job Summary:

We are seeking culturally competent lead teachers committed to amplifying student potential through joyful, excellent, and inclusive classroom experiences.

• Classroom Responsibilities
  • For secondary grades: oversee and independently lead up to 60 students on asynchronous assignments; maintain school‑wide systems for absent work (Google Classroom, Power School, Deanslist).
  • For all grades: may lead a class independently, co‑teach, provide short‑ or long‑term coverage, or step into a lead classroom role later in the year; collaborate with classroom teachers before and after absences; maintain communication with school leadership; affirm, value, and challenge all students daily; foster a positive and safe learning environment; create academically aligned lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments as needed;
    
    innovate best practices for differentiated instruction; implement school‑wide or grade‑level student culture systems and proactive classroom management strategies; when providing long‑term coverage, analyze student work and data to modify lessons, maintain accurate records and communicate with families about growth and progress; prepare rigorous unit and daily lessons using curriculum resources.
• School and Professional Responsibilities
  • Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements within first year, with KIPP MA financial support.
  • Participate in school‑wide and individual professional development (pre‑service summer training and weekly academic‑year sessions).
  • Own craft development, seek feedback from coach, collaborate with teammates.
  • Perform assigned duties (classroom coverage, bus, lunch, transition, dismissal).
  • Develop strong relationships with families through events and consistent communication.
  • Offer and receive constructive feedback to promote a professional working atmosphere.
  • Collaborate with grade‑level and content teams on common challenges and grade‑wide systems.
  • Maintain dependable attendance; communicate proactively when attendance barriers arise.
• General Requirements and Responsibilities
  • Embodies KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct.
  • Engage in regional professional development and community events as required.
  • Demonstrated data‑analysis and decision‑making skills.
  • Self‑awareness, flexibility, and emotional intelligence.
  • Use interpersonal and self‑management skills to support behavioral and emotional needs.
  • Effective communication skills (written, oral, virtual).
  • Physical mobility to perform duties (kneeling, walking, pushing, squatting, twisting, etc.).
  • Physical strength to lift or restrain students in emergencies.
  • Manual dexterity for computer and office equipment operations.

• Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values.
• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Classroom, Gmail, Drive).
• Passion for subject/content area and professional learning commitment.
• 2+ years of full‑time teaching experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Pass Criminal Background Check.

Base salary $55,000–$89,500 (per 1.0 FTE); signing bonus $1,000; annual retention bonus $2,000; other bonuses when eligible. Role includes 45‑hour school year calendar.

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building a vibrant and welcoming school community that advances our mission of ensuring that all KIPP students graduate with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.