Middle School: Lead Teacher - Greater Boston (2027-2028)

KIPP•Lynn, MA

4d•$55,000 - $89,500

About The Position

KIPP Massachusetts seeks a talented, committed, and culturally competent Lead Teacher for KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School. The teacher will help create a joyful, affirming, safe, and rigorous school experience in which students are valued, challenged, and supported to achieve strong academic outcomes. The position may involve leading or co-leading one or more classrooms, teaching independently, co-teaching, providing short- or long-term coverage, or stepping into a lead classroom role later in the year based on school needs. Teachers prepare and deliver engaging instruction using provided curricula and resources, set ambitious growth goals with students, analyze academic data and student work, and maintain accurate records and regular communication with families. They collaborate with colleagues, participate in professional development, and contribute to school-wide systems and community events. KIPP MA provides experienced leadership and staff support, and financial and study support for required MTEL and SEI endorsements to be obtained within the first year of employment. This exempt position follows the school-year calendar and is listed at 1.0 FTE, 45 hours per week. The minimum base salary is $55,000–$89,500, depending on relevant experience after a bachelor's degree and advanced degrees. The role includes a $1,000 signing bonus and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses when eligible.

Requirements

Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including an unwavering belief in the high potential of all students.
Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
Passion for the subject or content area and commitment to professional learning.
At least 2 years of full-time teaching experience.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements within the first year of employment.
Ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate information, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make timely, reasonable judgments and decisions.
Self-awareness, flexibility, and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs.
Effective interpersonal and self-management skills to support student behavioral and emotional needs, build relationships, and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregivers.
Effective communication skills across in-person, written, group, and virtual settings.
Physical mobility to move through positions and activities that may include kneeling, walking, pushing or pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping, and reaching overhead.
Physical strength to periodically lift or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student in an emergency to prevent harm to the student or others.
Manual dexterity to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions and operate a computer and office equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead or co-lead classroom instruction, including independent teaching, co-teaching, coverage, or taking on a lead classroom role as school needs require.
Ensure students are affirmed, valued, and challenged, and foster a positive, safe learning environment.
Prepare and internalize rigorous, engaging unit and daily lessons using provided curricula, resources, and intellectual preparation tools.
When applicable, create and internalize academically aligned lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments.
Set ambitious, specific growth goals with students and identify and use resources to help them meet those goals.
Deliver engaging, differentiated instruction that is rigorous for all students.
Implement school-wide or grade-level student culture systems and proactive classroom management strategies.
Analyze student work and academic data regularly to adjust lessons, refine curricula, and inform instruction.
Maintain accurate, current student grades and records, and communicate regularly with students and families about growth and progress.
Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements within the first year of employment.
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including summer pre-service training and weekly academic-year training.
Seek and implement feedback from coaches and collaborate with teammates to develop teaching practice.
Perform assigned duties such as classroom coverage, bus, lunch, transition, and dismissal duties.
Build strong family relationships by participating in school events and communicating with caregivers by phone, text, or email.
Offer support and receive constructive feedback to promote a professional atmosphere of accountability and improvement.
Collaborate with grade-level and content teams to address shared challenges and implement grade-wide systems, sharing responsibility for all students.
Maintain dependable attendance in accordance with the school calendar and communicate proactively when attendance barriers arise.
Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct and participate in required regional professional development and community events.
Use data collection, interpretation, reasoning, problem-solving, and timely judgment to meet school needs.
Use interpersonal and self-management skills to support students’ behavioral and emotional needs, build relationships, manage conflict, and maintain a safe, inclusive environment.
Communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and others in person, in writing, before groups, and on virtual platforms.
Undertake other duties as assigned to help promote a positive and calm learning environment and culture.