KIPP Durham Elementary Teaching Fellow

[2025 - 2026] KIPP Durham Elementary Teaching Fellow

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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.

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.

• 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

• 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 after school

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

• 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.

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)

• A deep commitment to the…