Job Details

Position Summary

• Teach with Purpose: Our teachers play a key role in bringing to life the academic and cultural visions of our schools. This includes daily lesson planning, intentional curriculum design, and regular data analysis to help all students learn and grow. Our teachers also implement Social Emotional Learning lessons and Restorative Practices to create a joyful, inclusive classroom community.

• Support and Collaboration: Our teachers work closely with the school's Leadership Team, including their Instructional Coach, to ensure students are learning and growing. This includes weekly meetings and ongoing feedback to continue improving instructional practices.

• Commitment to Anti-Racism: We are dedicated to creating an anti-racist school community. We engage in ongoing development to reflect on our own identities and experiences and how these shape us as educators and leaders. As a community, we regularly analyze our school systems, academics, culture, and data to assess our progress towards being an anti-racist organization and to implement necessary changes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Experience as an educator teaching students with demographics similar to our student community in Northern California.

• Education: Hold a B.A./B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution. Meet one of the following eligibility requirements: hold a valid teaching credential in the desired subject, or eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit or Short Term Staff Permit (CPR certification required).

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Commitment to KIPP's mission and vision.
• Commitment to being an anti-racist educator.
• Belief that all students can achieve at high academic levels.
• Strong content knowledge.
• Ability to build relationships with students, families, and communities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Suite applications and ability to learn instructional technology tools.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Daily and long-term lesson planning aligned with KIPP's academic vision.
• Regular data analysis to inform instruction.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment using Restorative Practices and SEL.
• Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders.
• Participate in weekly professional development and Communities of Practice.
• Keep student records updated.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands

• Physical: Ability to navigate school settings, access technology, and occasionally lift equipment up to 20 lbs.
• Mental: Ability to handle deadlines, analyze problems, work with interruptions, and focus for extended periods.
• Environmental: Work in a school environment with potential interruptions, following health and safety guidelines.

Classification

This is a full-time, exempt position on a school year calendar, located at our school sites.

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a nonprofit network of free, public charter schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students for college, careers, and beyond, fostering leadership for a more just world. We support our teachers with professional development, coaching, and collaboration, offering competitive pay and benefits.

Our student community includes over 7,000 students across various locations, with a diverse population including many qualifying for free/reduced lunch, multilingual learners, and students with special needs. We aim to reflect this diversity in our staff.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and transportation. Our salaries are benchmarked annually against regional school districts and charter schools. Salary details are available on our KIPP Bay Area Scale.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page. For questions, email ...@kippnorcal.org.