Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Organizational Overview
Every School. Every Student. Every Day.
Knowledge 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 research-based, rigorous 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. Especially our teachers. Their skill. Energy. Love. Their determination. On the good days and on the hard days. So we support our teachers to make the most of those gifts. It starts with respect – for our teachers’ 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 our teachers play in lighting paths to opportunity for our students. And as our teachers progress through the day, the year and their careers, we ensure they 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 teachers like you. Shape the future, for your students and yourself, by joining KIPP today.
Your responsibilities as Multilingual Lead Teacher
KIPP North Carolina Multilingual Teachers are at the core of our mission to support our students who are learning English as their second language. We strive to provide them with the Structured English Immersion support needed to access the general education curriculum and perform at grade level or better as their native English speaking peers, as well as small group interventions. As a KIPP North Carolina ML Teacher, your core responsibilities include :
Instruction Preparation & Delivery
- Review, internalize, and prepare KIPP NC approved curriculum
- K - 8 Math : Open Up Resources
- K – 8 ELA : Fish Tank
- K - 8 Science : Amplify
- 9 - 12 All Subjects : KIPP Foundation Provided Curriculum
- Practice lesson delivery to execute curriculum at a high level
- Create exemplar responses and documents for work to hold students accountable
- Use assessment data (Interim Assessments, MAP, EOGs, EOCs, summative, formative, etc) 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
Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture
Embody and maintain school’s values, policies and cultureAssume personal responsibility for student achievementMaintain a clean classroom displaying student work and grade level / content appropriate decorationsDevelop 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, 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 Mindset
Collaborate with your coach identifying areas of strength and areas of growth for professional development each yearReceive weekly feedback and implement it with fidelityAttend Professional Development Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3 : 30 - 5 : 00 pm each weekKIPP Employee Mindsets
All 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.See a 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 & Benefits
KIPP Pride K - 8 Salary Scale - based on educational attainment and Years of Relevant Work Experience
We 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%On-going professional development opportunities :Support programs for new teachersAssigned coaching and weekly / biweekly development meetings for all teachersRegular 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)Requirements :
Required Qualifications
The 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 studentsPossess a deep commitment to improving the lives of kids from marginalized communitiesValid North Carolina teaching license , ability to seek reciprocity, or willingness to pursue state certificationA Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content areaFluency in SpanishPass Criminal Background CheckDemonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gapZest, grit, professionalism, and a sense of humorPhysical QualificationsAbility to stand for 8+ hours per dayAbility to carry up to 50 lbsAbility to deescalate an escalated childPreferred Qualifications
The following are not required but are advantageous for candidates :
At least 2 full years of teaching experience Multilingual / English as a Second Language Learners (ML / ESL / ELL)Experience writing ML PlansExperience with ELLevationExperience 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 traditionally under-served studentsPassed or will pass the Praxis exams by September 2024Additional Information
Hours are M, Th, & F 7 : 30am - 3 : 30, Tu & W 7 : 30 - 5pmCurriculum, materials, and resources are providedAll teachers receive a stipend for their classroom so they don’t incur out-of-pocket costsEach month teachers have Teacher Work Days that include professional development, data analysis, and other important information to push their students’ learning forwardCompensation details : 44000-80000 Yearly Salary
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