Job Description

Job Description

Physics Lead Teacher – KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate (KALC), KIPP MA

📍 Lynn, MA | 🕒 Full-Time | 🏫 High School | 💰 $55,000–$89,500 + Bonuses

KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate (KALC) is seeking a passionate and equity-driven Physics Lead Teacher who believes in the power of science to ignite curiosity, deepen critical thinking, and prepare students to shape their futures with confidence.

As a school that proudly serves a diverse student body, we are looking for a teacher who will bring voices often left out of traditional physics education into the classroom—and who is deeply committed to our anti-racist mission and inclusive values. You will play a critical role in helping our students build scientific knowledge, habits of mind, and academic confidence on their path to and through college.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Instruction

• Serve as lead teacher for high school physics at KALC
• Prepare and internalize engaging, rigorous lessons aligned to Massachusetts frameworks and NGSS
• Create inquiry-based lab experiences and project-based units that emphasize application, analysis, and real-world relevance
• Differentiate instruction to support English Language Learners, students with IEPs, and a wide range of learning styles
• Set ambitious academic goals and use student data to drive planning and interventions
• Foster a classroom environment rooted in respect, identity-affirmation, and scientific curiosity

School Culture & Relationships

• Create a safe, inclusive, and consistent classroom culture that supports learning and self-discipline
• Implement school-wide and grade-level systems for student behavior, accountability, and community
• Communicate proactively and regularly with students’ families about academic progress and support strategies
• Collaborate with grade teams and content teams to ensure aligned instruction and shared responsibility for all students

Professional Development & Contribution

• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including summer training and weekly PD
• Seek and implement feedback from your coach and colleagues to continuously grow your practice
• Support school duties as needed (arrival/dismissal, transitions, lunch, etc.)
• Attend school events and contribute to community engagement

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Physical Science, Science Education, or a related STEM field
• Deep belief in the high potential of all students
• Commitment to anti-racism, equity, and culturally responsive instruction
• Willingness to develop strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Must pass all required criminal background checks

Preferred but Not Required

• Two or more years of full-time classroom teaching experience
• Bilingual (especially in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole)
• Experience working with English Language Learners and/or students with disabilities
• Familiarity with lab-based, inquiry-driven instruction
• Massachusetts teaching license in Physics or a related subject

Not Yet Licensed in MA?

We’ve got you covered. KIPP MA provides:

• Financial support for MTEL exams and SEI endorsement
• Tutoring and prep resources
• Personalized coaching to help you earn certification and succeed in your role

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $55,000–$89,500 (based on experience and credentials)
• $1,000 signing bonus and $2,000 annual retention bonus after year one
• Advanced degree bonuses: +$3,000 for your first, +$1,500 for a second
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Paid school holidays and vacation time
• High-quality professional development and coaching

About KIPP MA and KALC

KIPP Massachusetts is a network of joyful, academically rigorous, and equity-centered charter schools in Lynn and Boston. KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate (KALC), our high school, offers students an exceptional academic experience rooted in identity, inclusion, and opportunity. Our graduates go on to college, careers, and lives filled with purpose and possibility.

At KIPP MA, we are an anti-racist organization committed to interrupting systems of oppression in our classrooms, practices, and communities. We believe that every student deserves to see themselves reflected in what they learn and who teaches them.

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Help students discover the power of physics—and the power within themselves.

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