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: Zearn, focused on problem solving and developing student thinking
K - 5 ELA: Bookworms
6 - 8: ELA: KIPP Wheatley
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
Embody and maintain school鈥檚 values, policies and culture
Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
Maintain a clean classroom displaying student work and grade level/content appropriate decorations
Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers and staff through regular positive phone calls to families, weekly newsletters about the classroom, and attending all required events, including but not limited to Back-to-School Night, Parent - Teacher Conferences, Athletic Events, occasional weekend community events, and Report Card Conferences
Participate in the daily functions of the school, including but not limited to arrival, advisory / circle time, lunch duty, recess, and dismissal
Demonstrate a Growth Mindset
Collaborate with your coach identifying areas of strength and areas of growth for professional development each year
Receive feedback - sometimes in real time during class, in one-on-ones, regular classroom observations, and school walkthroughs
Attend Practice Clinics to master pedagogical skills and lesson delivery during prep time
Attend school and/or regionally led Professional Development Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:00 pm each week and sometimes as needed for development