KIPP - Lynn, MA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Lynn, MA
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Lead Teacher at KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School is responsible for creating an affirming and challenging educational environment for students. This role emphasizes high-quality instruction, character development, and family engagement, aiming to prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond. The Lead Teacher will implement rigorous lesson plans, foster a positive classroom culture, and engage in professional development to enhance their teaching practice.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all children are affirmed, valued, and challenged every day
  • Foster a positive and safe learning environment
  • Prepare and internalize rigorous and engaging unit and daily lessons
  • Create and internalize academically aligned lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments when applicable
  • Set specific, ambitious growth goals with all students
  • Innovate on best practices to execute engaging, differentiated instruction
  • Implement aligned school-wide or grade-level student culture systems
  • Regularly analyze student work and academic data to modify lessons
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date student grades/records
  • Initiate strong lines of communication with students and their families
  • Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements within the first year of employment
  • Participate in school-wide and individual professional development
  • Take ownership for the development of your craft
  • Perform assigned duties including classroom coverage and transition duties
  • Develop strong relationships with families through participation in school events
  • Collaborate with grade level and content teams to tackle common challenges
  • Engage in regional professional development and community events as required

Requirements

  • 2+ years of full-time teaching experience
  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Pass Criminal Background Check
  • Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement
  • Commitment to anti-racism and equity
  • Effective communication skills
  • Self-awareness, flexibility, and emotional intelligence

Nice-to-haves

  • Passion for subject/content area
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional learning

Benefits

  • Minimum base salary of $55,000 to $89,500 depending on experience
  • $1,000 signing bonus
  • Annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years
  • Additional bonuses when eligible
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