Elementary School: Lead Teacher - Lynn, MA
Company: KIPP
Location: Lynn
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Company Description
Our Mission
The mission of all of KIPP Massachusetts schools is to create an
environment where students develop the academic skills,
intellectual habits and character traits necessary to maximize
their potential in high school, college and the world beyond. Our
program is based on:
What We Do
We seek to provide a world-class education for students from
educationally underserved communities in Lynn and Boston. Our
student demographics mirror those of neighborhood schools in terms
of race, socioeconomic status, Multilingual Learners (MLL), and
students who receive special education services.
Our promise to families is that their children will enter college
and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their
literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social
studies. We also promise that our students will develop the zest
for learning and grit necessary to persevere as they climb the
mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be
prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and
architects of continued growth in Lynn and Boston.
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Vision
At KIPP Massachusetts, we believe that Knowledge is Power. Every
day, our team and family have the opportunity to either perpetuate
systems of oppression or disrupt them. We are compelled by the
ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Therefore, we
continuously commit to operating as an anti-racist organization.
Read more at Diversity Equity Inclusivity Vision.
Who We Are
KIPP Massachusetts began enrolling students in 2004. We currently
hold two charters, operating two "districts." Our first district,
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School, is based in Lynn, MA. Our second
district, KIPP Academy Boston Charter School, is based in Mattapan,
MA. Each district is housed on one or more "campuses," which we use
to refer to different grade spans, for example, elementary grades,
middle school grades, or high school grades.
In Lynn, KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary (serving grades K-4), KIPP
Academy Lynn Middle (serving grades 5-8), and KIPP Academy Lynn
Collegiate (serving grades 9-12), are all under our Lynn charter.
Admission to any grade in the Lynn district is admission to all
remaining grades in the Lynn district K-12. 66% of our students in
Lynn are Hispanic, 23% are African American and 11% are other
races/ethnicities.
In Boston, KIPP Academy Boston Elementary (serving grades K-4), and
KIPP Academy Boston (serving grades 5-8), are both under our Boston
charter. Admission to any grade in the Boston district is admission
to all remaining grades in the Boston district, K-8. 68% of our
students in Boston are African American, 30% are Hispanic and 2%
are other races/ethnicities.
KIPP National
KIPP Massachusetts partners with the KIPP Foundation, or KIPP
National, which is a non-profit national network of
college-preparatory public charter schools serving elementary,
middle and high school students. KIPP National has a 25-year track
record of preparing our students in educationally underserved
communities for success in college and life.
There are 242 KIPP schools in 20 states plus the District of
Columbia educating over 100,000 students on their path to and
through college and career. We believe that excellent academic,
safe and structured schools, empowered teachers, an emphasis on
character development and support through college are the
foundation for student success, and we strive to provide this for
every student.
All KIPP schools, whether they are in Massachusetts or in other
states, are part of the free public school system in their
respective states and enrollment is open to all students. KIPP
public charter schools are given more academic and budgetary
flexibility than traditional public schools, and in exchange commit
to deliver high-quality academic results for students.
Job Description
Lead Teacher
KIPP MA is looking for talented, committed, and culturally
competent lead teachers who have the power to amplify our
children's potential by creating a school experience that affirms,
values, and challenges students each day. We seek to create a
professional and authentic environment of joy, excellence, care,
and community where educators can make long-term transformative
outcomes for students.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Classroom Responsibilities
School and Professional Responsibilities
Regional Responsibilities
KIPP MA teachers are supported in their demanding work by
experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves
proven successful in the teaching role. Our leaders maintain
consistent school-wide systems and procedures - academic,
behavioral, cultural, logistical - designed to permit teachers to
do their best work.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will
occasionally be other duties as assigned that teachers will engage
in to help promote a positive and calm learning environment and
culture.
Qualifications
Additional Information
What We Offer
The starting base salary for this exempt position is $55,000 (per
1.0 FTE/45 hours per week), depending on years of experience after
your Bachelors degree (+$3,000 for 1st advanced degree and +$1,500
for 2nd advanced degree) with a $1,000 signing bonus-and retention
and longevity bonuses in subsequent years. We offer a comprehensive
tiered benefits plan, with a competitive employer contribution
toward premiums for health insurance, including coverage for
spouse/domestic partner and/or children. Other benefits include
dental and vision plans, flexible PTO, life insurance, work-life
balance benefits, paid family and medical leaves, flexible spending
account options, parenting and elder care benefits, free access to
financial coaching and services, commuter benefits, 403(b) plans,
individualized coaching, and referral bonuses. KIPP MA may offer a
relocation stipend to help defray the cost of moving for this role,
where applicable.
All staff and educators at KIPP MA are committed to anti-racism and
inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are
encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do
the same. For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP MA,
please view our Employee Value Proposition.
Application process
Internal candidates: If you are currently a member of the KIPP MA
team, please apply by emailing your resume to the Recruitment Team
at Talent@kippma.org. Be sure to indicate to which position you
wish to apply.
External candidates: If you do not currently work for the KIPP MA
team, please visit our job board at
https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/massachusetts and complete
an online application.
KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the
importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive.
We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the
diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive
to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful
dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and
students. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed,
color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital
status, veteran status, or disability.
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