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Our Mission

Together with our families and communities, we create joyful and identity-affirming schools where students achieve excellent and equitable academic outcomes. We believe doing this ensures that our students are prepared to pursue any path they choose — college, career, and beyond — so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our program is based on:

• High-quality instruction supported by rigorous professional development
• A high regard for character and identity development
• Deep family engagement and partnership
• A commitment to post-secondary readiness for all students

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 public schools in race, socioeconomic status, multilingual learners (MLL), and students with disabilities.

Our promise is that students graduate with the academic knowledge, character, and skills to thrive in college, career, and life—and return to uplift their communities.

Who We Are

KIPP Massachusetts currently operates two public charter districts:

• Lynn District : KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary (K–4), Middle (5–8), and Collegiate (9–12)
• 74% Hispanic, 15% Black, 3% Multiracial, 5% White, 4% Asian
• Boston District : KIPP Academy Boston (K–8)
• 36% Hispanic, 59% Black, 3% Multiracial, 1% White, 1% American Indian or Alaskan Native

We serve over 2,200 students and are supported by a Regional Office that leads Teaching and Learning, Talent, and Operations.

KIPP Foundation

KIPP MA is part of the national KIPP network—278 free, open-enrollment public schools educating nearly 190,000 students in underserved communities. As a national network, KIPP shares innovations in teaching, character development, and college support to ensure every student’s success from kindergarten through career.

Job Description

Lead Teacher – KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School is seeking talented, committed, and culturally competent Lead Teachers who can amplify student potential by creating school experiences that affirm, value, and challenge students every day. We foster a joyful and excellent professional environment where long-term transformative outcomes are possible.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead instruction; may include independent teaching, co-teaching, or coverage roles
• Affirm and challenge all students daily
• Build a safe and positive learning environment
• Internalize and deliver rigorous, engaging lessons using provided curricula and tools
• When needed, create academically aligned lessons, rubrics, and assessments
• Set ambitious growth goals for all students and work toward them intentionally
• Use best practices to deliver differentiated, equitable instruction
• Implement student culture systems and proactive behavior supports
• Analyze student data and work to adjust instruction accordingly
• Maintain accurate student records and communicate progress to families

School and Professional Responsibilities

• Obtain MTEL and SEI endorsements within the first year (financial and study support provided)
• Participate in all school-wide PD and pre-service training
• Engage in coaching and feedback to continuously improve your practice
• Contribute to operational duties (hallway transitions, lunch, dismissal, etc.)
• Build strong family relationships through events, calls, texts, and emails
• Collaborate with teammates to share responsibility for all students
• Maintain reliable attendance and communicate proactively about challenges

General Expectations

• Uphold KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct and core values
• Engage in regional PD and community events
• Demonstrate sound decision-making and effective problem-solving
• Use emotional intelligence to support diverse learners
• Communicate effectively in writing, in person, and across platforms
• Physically support classroom functions and, when necessary, ensure student safety
• Perform other duties as assigned to promote a positive and calm school culture

Qualifications

• Deep belief in the potential of all students
• Commitment to anti-racism and educational equity
• Proven track record of student academic growth
• Strong instructional content knowledge
• Minimum 2 years of full-time teaching experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Must pass Criminal Background Check

Additional Information: What We Offer

The minimum base salary for this exempt position is $55,000 to $89,500 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week), based on relevant years of experience after your Bachelor’s degree. Advanced degrees add:

• +$3,000 for first advanced degree
• +$1,500 for second advanced degree

Bonuses include:

• $1,000 signing bonus
• $2,000 annual retention bonus (after Year 1)
• Other performance-based bonuses, when eligible

This position follows the KIPP MA School Year Calendar .

For more about what we offer, how to apply, and additional benefits, visit:

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