Elementary School: Lead Teacher of Coverage - Greater Boston (2026-2027)

KIPP • Lynn, MA

11d • $55,000 - $89,500

About The Position

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School seeks a culturally competent Lead Teacher of Coverage to create an affirming, inclusive, safe, and academically rigorous school experience for students. Depending on school needs, the teacher may independently lead a class, co-teach, provide short- or long-term coverage, or step into a lead classroom role later in the year. In secondary grades, the role may primarily involve overseeing up to 60 students working on asynchronous assignments and maintaining school expectations and systems for absent work.

The teacher collaborates with classroom teachers and school leadership, supports student learning and culture, communicates with families, and participates in professional development and school duties. When providing long-term coverage, responsibilities may include planning and adapting instruction, analyzing student work and academic data, maintaining student records, and communicating regularly with students and caregivers. The position follows the school-year calendar and includes a 45-hour work week per 1.0 FTE.

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.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, including Classroom, Gmail, and Drive.
• 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.
• Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements within the first year of employment.
• Self-awareness, flexibility, and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who have diverse needs.
• Effective interpersonal, self-management, and communication skills.
• Physical mobility to kneel, walk, push or pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and reach overhead as needed.
• Physical strength to periodically lift or carry 20 pounds and physically restrain a student in an emergency to prevent harm to the student or others.
• Manual dexterity for repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions and for operating a computer and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• For secondary grades, oversee and independently lead up to 60 students working on asynchronous assignments while upholding school expectations and safety protocols.
• Maintain school-wide systems for absent work using Google Classroom, Powerschool, and Deanslist.
• As needed, lead classes 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 planned absences.
• Communicate with school leadership about trends and gaps in coverage expectations.
• Ensure students are affirmed, valued, and challenged, and foster a positive, safe learning environment.
• When applicable, create and internalize academically aligned lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments.
• Use engaging, differentiated instruction and aligned student-culture systems and proactive classroom-management strategies.
• For long-term coverage, analyze student work and academic data to adjust lessons, refine curricula, and inform instruction.
• For long-term coverage, maintain accurate student grades and records and communicate regularly with students and families about growth and progress.
• For long-term coverage, prepare rigorous, engaging unit and daily lessons using provided curricula, resources, and preparation tools.
• Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements within the first year, with financial and study support from KIPP MA.
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including summer pre-service training and weekly training during the academic year.
• Develop teaching practice by seeking and implementing feedback and collaborating with teammates.
• Perform assigned duties, including classroom coverage, bus, lunch, transition, and dismissal duties.
• Build relationships with families through school events and consistent phone, text, or email communication with caregivers.
• Offer support and receive constructive feedback to contribute to a professional atmosphere of accountability, change, 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 according to the school calendar and proactively communicate when attendance barriers arise.
• Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct and participate in regional professional development and community events as required.
• Use data, reasoning, and judgment to evaluate situations, define problems, draw conclusions, and make timely decisions.
• Use interpersonal and self-management skills to support students’ behavioral and emotional needs, build relationships, and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregivers.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and others in person, in writing, in groups, and on virtual platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned to promote a positive and calm learning environment and culture.

Benefits

• $1,000 signing bonus.
• Annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years.
• Other bonuses when eligible.
• Financial support and free study support for required MTEL and SEI endorsements.

What This Job Offers

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