[2025 - 2026] KIPP Durham Elementary Teaching Fellow

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.

The Opportunity:

The KIPP North Carolina Teaching Fellow role gives those who are looking to try out teaching the opportunity to do so in a supportive environment. As a Teaching Fellow, you will work closely with Lead Teachers to provide students with a rigorous and joyful education, ensuring all children reach their full potential - whether that’s leading small group instruction or covering for an absent Lead Teacher. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact.

Support Curriculum Development and Instruction

• Help to adapt and execute rigorous, standards-aligned curricula
• Support teachers as they implement academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments
• Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs
• Receive guidance and materials from ELA / Math teachers on how to best support students who are struggling

Help Build a Positive School and Classroom Culture

• Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff
• Establish and maintain strong communication with all families and share progress
• Attend critical school events, including: staff meetings, open houses, family teacher conferences, and more
• Support school operations through classroom coverage needs and contributing to other out-of-classroom activities, including before school, lunch, recess, and afterschool

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

KIPP 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 they're out student or not.
• 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

Gaston: $39,000

Charlotte / Durham: $41,000

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

• Salaries paid semi-monthly throughout the year
• Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental) at no cost to individuals and deep discounts for dependents
• Enrollment in an optional 403b with employer match up to 6%
• On-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 PDs
• Teaching Licensure Support
• Generous 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:

Requirements for Every Fellow

• A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all our students
• Possess a deep commitment to improving the lives of kids from marginalized communities
• A conferred Bachelor’s degree by the start date
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• A firmly held belief that students can and will learn, and it’s a teacher’s role and mission to do whatever it takes to make this happen
• Commitment to KIPP NC’s mission
• Openness to feedback and willingness to constantly reflect, improve, and learn
• Ability to function as a “relentless achiever” by setting high goals and meeting or exceeding them
• Strong work ethic coupled with a willingness to go above and beyond one’s work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and develop strong relationships with parents and colleagues
• Flexibility, tenacity, perseverance, resourcefulness, and teamwork
• High level of organization and professionalism
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• Ability to stand and actively monitor classrooms for 8+ hours each day
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more as necessary

Additional Information

• Hours are M, Th, & F 7:30am - 3:30, Tu & W 7:30 - 5pm
• Curriculum, materials, and resources are provided
• Each month teachers have Teacher Work Days that include professional development, data analysis, and other important information to push their students’ learning forward