Organizational Overview

KIPP NC is a network of eight high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools providing an academically rigorous and joyous school experience to more than 3,500 students in grades K-12 in Charlotte, Durham, Gaston, and Halifax. KIPP NC supports several thousand alumni on their journey to and through high school, college, and career.   

KIPP NC is building on a rich tradition of academic excellence and relentless fight for social justice present from the founding of both KIPP ENC and KIPP Charlotte. KIPP ENC is the second oldest KIPP region in the nation. In its 20 years of operation, KIPP ENC has been a cornerstone for students and families in rural Gaston and Halifax, operating two primary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. Over the past five years, it grew to serve even more students by opening up a middle school in Durham, an urban center in the center part of the state. KIPP Charlotte, which grew out of the strong traditions and academics of KIPP ENC, has supported students and families for the past 13 years, operating one primary school and one middle school in the largest city in North Carolina.

KIPP North Carolina is building upon the successes and experiences of KIPP ENC and KIPP Charlotte to provide inclusive school environments and an educational program that will enable our students to lead full lives and equip graduates to be future leaders and agents of change in North Carolina and beyond. KIPP NC is engaging in direct, anti-racist work, and contributes meaningfully to the dismantling of structures of inequality within our organization, schools, and classrooms. We’re committed to expanding our efforts to embed anti-racism in all of our activities and engagements within our classrooms and schools, across our organization, and throughout the State of North Carolina. All of this will be in a tireless effort to create classrooms that are homeplaces for our students, places where they feel safe, loved, validated, seen, and heard, places where all their beautiful identities will be affirmed and celebrated, and places where they will learn the academic knowledge and skills needed for college, career, and beyond.

Your responsibilities as an ML Teacher

KIPP 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.  As a KIPP North Carolina ML Teacher, your core responsibilities include:

English Language Development and Instruction

• Using research based English language acquisition strategies, adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
•  Use data to inform instructional decisions
•  Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs
• Advocate for ML students with a variety of academic and cultural backgrounds 
• Maintain records of ML students academic progress towards language goals

Collaborative Mindset

• Work with, and support grade level and content area teachers with ML students
• Co-plan and co-teaching with grade level and content area teachers
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers and staff
• Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress
• Show up for critical school events, including: staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year
• Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

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 students
• An unwavering commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion
• Possess a deep commitment to both racial equity and improving the lives of kids from under- served communities
• Valid North Carolina teaching license, ability to seek reciprocity, or willingness to pursue state certification
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area*
• Passed or will pass the Praxis exams by July 2023
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap
• Key competencies needed to work at KIPP: Solutions oriented, flexible, resourceful, team player who can balance independence and collaboration, effective communicator, sense of humor

*Must submit official transcript demonstrating a conferred Bachelor’s degree or greater by August 31, 2023.

The following are not required but are advantageous for candidates:

• At least 2 full years of teaching experience in grades K - 12 of ML students
• Experience with ELLevation platform
• Knowledge of WIDA ELD Standards

Compensation and Benefits

All ML Teachers are on our Teacher Compensation Scale and are paid based on years of experience in the field and educational attainment.  You can find the scale here.

A competitive benefits package is offered.