[2025 – 2026] KIPP Pride High English Teacher ($2,000 Salary Supplement) Position Available In Halifax, North Carolina

Company DescriptionKnowledge is Power Program (KIPP) North Carolina, is a network of eight tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter schools educating approximately 3,000 students in grades K-12 in Durham, Halifax, Northampton and Mecklenburg counties. At KIPP NC, we are committed to improving the life outcomes of North Carolina’s children through the delivery of rigorous, research-based curricula, and clearing the paths that our students choose to follow by ensuring that they have the roadmaps and guideposts they need to arrive at success

• however they define it.

At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools. Their skill. Energy. Love. Their determination. On the good days and on the hard days. So we support them to make the most of those gifts. It starts with respect

• for our staff members’ innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth and the lives they lead beyond our walls.

We offer pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation for the invaluable role they play in lighting paths to opportunity for our students. And we ensure all of our staff always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with opportunities to lead, and support to grow. Together, our students, schools, families and communities share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits. And the only way to realize it is with talented professionals like you. Shape the future, for your students and yourself, by joining KIPP today.

Job DescriptionYour responsibilities as a Lead TeacherKIPP North Carolina teachers are at the core of our mission to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths needed to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond. The following are expectations of KIPP North Carolina acknowledging there are varying levels of expertise:

Expectations of Instruction Preparation & DeliveryReview, internalize, and facilitate KIPP NC adopted & scripted curriculumEnglish 9th & 10th Grade Scripted CurriculumPractice lesson delivery to execute curriculum at a high level while following the pacing guide with fidelityCreate exemplar responses and documents for work to hold students accountableUse assessment data (Interim Assessments, MAP, EOGs, EOCs, summative, formative, etc) to drive instruction and make lesson adjustments to meet students needsEmbrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of pursuing excellenceMaintain accurate gradebook, records, and data tracking systemsHelp Build a Positive School and Classroom CultureEmbody and maintain school’s values, policies and cultureAssume personal responsibility for student achievementMaintain 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, including but not limited to Back-to-School Night, Parent

• Teacher Conferences, Athletic Events, occasional weekend community events, and Report Card ConferencesParticipate in the daily functions of the school, including but not limited to arrival, advisory / circle time, lunch duty, recess, and dismissalDemonstrate a Growth MindsetCollaborate with your coach identifying areas of strength and areas of growth for professional development each yearReceive feedback•sometimes in real time during class, in one-on-ones, regular classroom observations, and school walkthroughsAttend Practice Clinics to master pedagogical skills and lesson delivery during prep timeAttend school and/or regionally led Professional Development Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3:30•5:00 pm each week and sometimes as needed for developmentQualificationsRequired QualificationsThe following are required of all KIPP North Carolina teachers:

A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all our studentsPossesses a deep commitment to improving the lives of kids from economically marginalized communitiesValid North Carolina teaching license, ability to seek reciprocity, or willingness to pursue state certificationA Bachelor’s degree in English, Secondary Education, or related fieldPass Criminal Background Check Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gapEnthusiasm, grit, professionalism, and a sense of humorAbility to stand and actively monitor classrooms for 8+ hours each dayAbility to lift 50 lbs or more as necessary Preferred QualificationsThe following are not required but are advantageous for candidates:

At least 2 full years of teaching experience in High School English or Literature ElectiveExperience in teaching in a high performing charter school and/or schools with a high population of students with free and reduced lunchDemonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of economically marginalized studentsPassed or will pass the Praxis exams by September 2025Fluency in SpanishAdditional InformationAdditional InformationHours are M, Th, & F 7:30am

• 3:30, Tu & W 7:30
• 5pmCurriculum, materials, and resources are providedEach month teachers have Teacher Work Days that include professional development, data analysis, and other important information to push their students’ learning forward 

KIPP Employee MindsetsAll Means All:

At KIPP NC, we believe we serve the needs and do whatever it takes for every kid, no matter their needs, abilities, or levels.

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Need, Fill A Need:

We believe that if there’s a need at a school, that to be a great team player, we fill that need. A teacher is absent? We cover their class during our prep. A student is crying in the hallway? We comfort them whether or not they’re our student.

Openness to

Feedback:

We believe that the only way for us to improve as professionals is to be open to feedback and add new tools to our toolbox. We stay after to practice teacher moves, annotate lessons, submit our lessons for feedback, happily have admin in our classroom to observe, and never miss a one-on-one with our coach to discuss our practice and learn how we can grow.

Student Centered:

At the end of the day, we always do what’s best for kids. Total Rewards

• Compensation & BenefitsKIPP Gaston Compensation + salary supplements for active NC licensureWe currently offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

Salaries paid semi-monthly throughout the yearHealthcare (medical, vision, and dental) at no cost to individuals and deep discounts for dependentsEnrollment in an optional 403b with employer match up to 6% of wagesOn-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 PDsTeaching Licensure SupportGenerous 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)KIPP North Carolina is also committed to building the pipeline of the state’s most talented and effective teachers and leaders through competitive compensation, integrated professional development led by coaches and mentors, and resources they need to succeed, all rooted in core values that articulate our collectively designed organizational beliefs:https://kippnc.org/mission-core-values/