Model KIPP values
Be committed to being an antiracist educator
Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
Possess strong content area knowledge and skills building relationships with students families and communities
Teach in our extended day and year schedule (click here to learn more about a day in the life of a KIPP student)
Contribute to a relentless and dedicated team of outstanding professionals
Communicate well with students families and colleagues
Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom Hangout Docs Sheets Slides etc.
Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support inclass and distance learning (i.e. Zoom Nearpod)
Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution
Hold a valid teaching credential or be in the process of securing one (please click here to learn more)
This is a schoolbased role and the expectation is to be onsite 5 days a week.
Preferred Qualifications
Meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
Hold a valid teaching credential in the subject of your desired role or
Eligibility for a General Education Limited Assignment Permit or
Eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit or
Eligibility for a Short Term Staff Permit
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Lead an academically rigorous classroom through activities such as:
- Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials for our Multilingual learners
Teach curricula aligned to ELD standards and Common Core ELA standards
- Support and coach teachers on how to integrate ELD standards and Common Core ELA standards
Assess and analyze students performance and progress to ensure they are mastering developmental skills regularly and responding to data to support all scholars to achieve academic success
Build Relationships with our students passionate staff and committed families by:Maintain an open line of communication with families
Work to maintain a positive culture on campus by building strong relationships with students and staff members
Successfully strike a balance of warm and demanding in your communication with students
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions
Physical Mental and Environmental Demands
Physical: Ability to navigate school and classroom settings. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 120 lbs. Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively which may include kneeling walking pushing/pulling squatting twisting turning bending stooping and reaching overhead.
Mental: Stress of deadlines and normal work standards ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives work with interruptions concentrate for long periods of time read calculate perform routine math problems memorize and recall objects and people.
Environmental: School and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPPs health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC CDE and public health agencies recommendations.
Classification
This is a fulltime exempt position on a school year calendar cycle located at our school sites.
About KIPP Public Schools Northern California
We are a thriving nonprofit network of free public charter schools open to all students. Together with families and communities we create joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
We value the dedication hard work and passion that our teachers bring each day. KIPP Northern California supports you with professional development coaching and collaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits that reflect the appreciation we have for our teachers and their dedication to students.
Our student community consists of over 7000 elementary middle and high school students in East Palo Alto Oakland San Francisco San Lorenzo San Jose and Redwood City and Stockton. 79 qualify for free or reduced price lunch 23 are multilingual learners and 10 have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students diversity
Compensation
KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your familys wellbeing! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and transportation benefits.
We benchmark annually against school districts and charter schools in the regions where we operate to offer competitive salaries. Our salary step scale for this position type is reflected here:
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page.