[2026-2027] Elective Lead Teacher (CTE Preferred)

KIPP ENC PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC • Halifax, NC

17d • $44,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP North Carolina is a network of eight tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter schools educating approximately 3,000 students in grades K-12 across four counties. Our mission is to improve life outcomes for North Carolina children by providing rigorous curricula and ensuring students have the necessary guidance to achieve success. We value our teachers, recognizing their skill, energy, and determination. We support them through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a strong sense of community. We are looking for talented teachers to help shape the future for our students and themselves.

Requirements

• A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all our students.
• Possess a deep commitment 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 a relevant content area.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 full years of teaching experience in K - 12.
• Experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 to drive instruction and make lesson adjustments to meet students needs.
• Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of pursuing 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.
• Participate in the daily functions of the school, including but not limited to 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• 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 403b with employer match up to 6% of wages.
• On-going professional development opportunities: Support programs for new teachers, Assigned coaching and weekly/biweekly development meetings for all teachers, Regular content and grade-level specific PDs, Teaching Licensure Support.
• Generous time off: Paid 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level