[2026-2027] KIPP Charlotte Middle Grade Specials Lead Teacher (art, music, dance, STEM)

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

Job Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a Lead 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. The following are expectations of KIPP North Carolina acknowledging there are varying levels of expertise :

Expectations of Instruction Preparation & Delivery

• Review, internalize, and facilitate KIPP NC adopted & scripted curriculum
• K - 8 Math : Open Up Resources
• K - 8 ELA : Fish Tank
• K - 8 Science : Amplify & supported Science materials to match NC Standards
• 9 - 12 English & History : AP For All Curriculum
• 9 - 12 Math & Science : KIPP NC Approved Materials
• Practice lesson delivery to execute curriculum at a high level while following the pacing guide with fidelity
• 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

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

KIPP Employee Mindsets

Total Rewards - Compensation & Benefits

KIPP Gaston Compensation + salary supplements for active NC licensure

KIPP Charlotte / KIPP Durham Compensation + salary supplements for active NC licensure

We currently offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including :

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 /

Requirements :

Required Qualifications

The following are required of all KIPP North Carolina teachers :

Preferred Qualifications

The following are not required but are advantageous for candidates :

Additional Information