[2026-2027] Enrichment Teacher - Middle School

About the Organization

Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Our network includes eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, providing students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.

Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms. Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members.

About the Role

KIPP NYC is looking for teachers who combine the ability to motivate and educate, to develop academic as well as character skills, and to make a college preparatory education relevant both now and for the future.

Responsibilities

• Teach a rigorous college preparatory curriculum which combines the school’s standards and the New York State standards
• Teach students in a high-quality, exciting way
• Commit to constant professional and personal growth through working closely as part of a team of teachers
• Use data to drive decisions
• Constantly assess student progress, and communicate results to families and colleagues
• Provide individual or small group instruction for students who need additional assistance
• Model a “whatever it takes” spirit to ensure that each student is successful
• Model the school’s values in all communications with students, families, and staff

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor
• At least two years of teaching experience is strongly preferred
• New York State teacher certification in the appropriate content area
• Bachelor’s degree required
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• A strong desire to become a better teacher by joining the KIPP NYC team and family
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students from the communities KIPP NYC serves

Benefits

• Robust benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous time off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Care
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term/Long-term disability
• Employee incentives including 8-week paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement

Pay

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,829 - $136,704. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role, NYS initial or professional certification, and longevity within the KIPP network.