Long-Term Maternity Substitute

Job Description

If you firmly believe that all students can learn, if you have a proven willingness to do whatever it takes to disrupt the opportunity gap, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, and if you are eager to work alongside passionate educators committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school environment, then you have the makings of a great KIPP Charlotte teacher.

KIPP Charlotte 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. As a KIPP Charlotte Teacher, your core responsibilities include:

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
• Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs

• 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 parents and share progress
• Show up for critical school events, including: staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more

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

Qualifications

• Valid North Carolina teaching license, ability to seek reciprocity, or willingness to pursue state certification
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area
• Passed or will pass the Praxis/ Pearson exams
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap
• Zest, grit, professionalism, and a sense of humor

• At least 2 full years of teaching experience in K - 12
• Experience in teaching in a high performing charter school and/or schools with a high population of students with free and reduced lunch
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally under-served students
• Fluency in Spanish

Additional Information

• Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental) provided at no cost for employees and a generous discount for dependents
• Enrollment in a 403(b) with employer match
• KIPP Charlotte technology equipment, including a laptop and phone

• Generous time off:
  • PTO starting accrual that equals 7 days a year, 10 days after serving several years with KIPP Charlotte Public Schools
  • Teacher work days after long breaks
  • 26 holidays a year including a week off at Thanksgiving and all major national holidays

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.