KIPP Durham Middle School Electives Teacher; Grades 6-8

KIPP Durham Middle School Electives Teacher (Grades 6-8; starting salary $70K)

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 across Durham, Halifax, Northampton and Mecklenburg counties. KIPP NC is committed to improving the life outcomes of North Carolina’s children through research‑based, rigorous curricula and by providing the guidance and support students need to succeed on their own terms.

We celebrate the gifts of every teacher—energy, love, determination, and a lifelong desire to learn. To support that talent, we offer competitive pay and benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive, collaborative culture that fosters excellence.

• Review, internalize, and facilitate KIPP NC adopted & scripted curriculum for K‑8 Math, ELA, Science, and for 9‑12 subjects as applicable.
• Deliver instruction with fidelity to pacing guides, using planned lesson deliveries, exemplar responses, and assessment data (Interim Assessments, MAP, EOGs, EOCs, summative & formative) to guide instruction and meet student needs.
• Maintain accurate gradebook, records, and data tracking systems.
• Build and sustain a positive school and classroom culture by embodying school values, maintaining a clean and engaging classroom, and fostering relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff through regular communication and participation in school activities.
• Collaborate with a coach to identify growth opportunities, receive and apply feedback, and attend professional development events such as Practice Clinics, PD Tuesdays & Wednesdays, and regionally led sessions.
• Serve as a proactive team player—cover for absent colleagues, comfort students in distress, and contribute to school functions (arrival, advisory, lunch duty, recess, dismissal).

• Deep commitment to KIPP NC’s mission and belief in the potential of all students.
• 3+ years of K‑12 teaching experience, preferably in a high‑performing charter school.
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap.
• Valid North Carolina teaching license, or willingness to pursue state certification within six months of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area.
• Pass Criminal Background Check.
• Enthusiasm, grit, professionalism, and a sense of humor.
• Ability to stand and actively monitor classrooms for 8+ hours each day.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more as necessary.

• More than 3 full years of K‑12 teaching experience.
• Experience in high‑performing charter schools or schools with a high proportion of students receiving free and reduced lunch.
• Demonstrated success in raising achievement levels of economically marginalized students.
• Praxis exam completion by September 2025.
• Fluency in Spanish.

• Competitive salary paid semi‑monthly.
• Health care (medical, vision, dental) at no cost to individuals and deep discounts for dependents.
• Optional 403(b) with employer match up to 6% of wages.
• On‑going professional development: support programs for new teachers, assigned coaching, weekly/biweekly development meetings, regular content and grade‑level PDs.
• Generous time off: 5 days PTO & 6 days sick leave annually, paid time off for all major national holidays, and extended summer break.
• Teaching licensure support and additional resources to support career growth.

Staff for the 2024‑25, 2025‑26, and 2026‑27 school years will experience a salary increase to compensate for higher hours and responsibilities. For the 2025‑26 school year, instructional staff will work: 7:30 am – 5 pm Monday‑Thursday, 7:30 am – 3:45 pm on Friday, with additional Saturday school and Summer Academy commitments as needed.

Each month, teachers will participate in Teacher Work Days focused on professional development, data analysis, and instructional planning.