*Elementary / Multiple Subjects Teacher (27-28)

KIPP Public Schools Northern California; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Transportation benefits

Job summary

KIPP Northern California Public Schools is seeking an Elementary / Multiple Subjects Teacher to join its network of free, public charter schools. You will deliver standards-aligned instruction and build relationships with students and families to support learning.

The role emphasizes joyful, inclusive classrooms, culturally responsive teaching, and collaboration with instructional coaches and school leaders to advance equity and high expectations for every student.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• California teaching credential or eligibility via KIPP NorCal pathway.
• CPR certification through AHA or Red Cross when required for the permit pathway.
• Strong knowledge of subject matter and grade levels.
• Plan, deliver, and adapt instruction using student work and assessment results.
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching and anti-racist practice.
• Ability to use Google Workspace and instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction using KIPP NorCal's curriculum.
• Adapt instructional strategies for multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with staff to implement student learning plans and provide instructional supports.
• Establish learning goals and monitor progress with checks for understanding and assessments.
• Analyze student data to adjust instruction and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and documentation.
• Cultivate an inclusive classroom culture with belonging and high expectations.
• Build strong relationships with families and communicate student progress.
• Engage in coaching, feedback, and professional learning to improve practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction planning

Adaptive instruction

Relationship building

Google Workspace

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

California teaching credential or eligibility

CPR certification

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

*Elementary / Multiple Subjects Teacher (27-28)

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose-college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Our 7,000+ elementary, middle, and high school students across East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San José, Redwood City, and Stockton represent the rich diversity of our region. We strive to build a team of educators whose backgrounds and experiences reflect those of our students and families.

Role Overview

KIPP NorCal teachers create joyful, inclusive, and academically rigorous classrooms where all students are challenged, supported, and empowered to succeed. Teachers deliver standards-aligned instruction, use evidence of student learning to strengthen their practice, and build strong relationships with students and families. Through collaboration, coaching, and continuous reflection, teachers contribute to a school community grounded in educational equity, belonging, and high expectations.

Core Responsibilities

Instructional Planning & Delivery

Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction using KIPP NorCal's curriculum and academic priorities to advance student learning.

Adapt instructional strategies and learning experiences to meet students' diverse academic and developmental needs, including those of multilingual learners and students with disabilities.

Collaborate with relevant staff to implement applicable student learning plans and ensure students receive appropriate instructional supports.

Assessment & Student Learning

Establish clear learning goals and use checks for understanding, student work, and assessments to monitor progress toward grade-level expectations.

Analyze evidence of student learning to adjust instruction, address learning gaps, and provide timely, actionable feedback.

Maintain accurate and timely student records, including attendance, grades, and other required documentation, to support student progress and school operations.

Classroom Culture & Student Belonging

Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and intellectually engaging classroom community grounded in belonging, high expectations, and positive relationships.

Integrate culturally responsive teaching, Social Emotional Learning, and restorative practices to support student development and a positive learning environment.

Establish and reinforce clear routines and expectations that promote student safety, engagement, and ownership of learning.

Family Partnership & Professional Collaboration

Build strong, trusting relationships with students and families through consistent, culturally responsive communication about student learning and progress.

Collaborate with colleagues, instructional coaches, and school leaders to strengthen instruction and contribute to shared student outcomes.

Engage in ongoing coaching, feedback, professional learning, and reflection to continuously improve instructional practice and advance equitable student outcomes.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

Required Qualifications

Education & Credentialing

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Valid California teaching credential appropriate for the assignment, or eligibility for a credential or permit pathway approved for the specific assignment, as determined by KIPP NorCal's credentialing team.

CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross when required for the applicable permit pathway.

Strong knowledge of the subject matter and grade levels to be taught.

Ability to plan, deliver, and adapt instruction using student work and assessment results.

Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues and communicate effectively across differences.

Commitment to culturally responsive teaching, anti-racist practice, and the belief that every student can achieve at high levels.

Ability to use Google Workspace and learn instructional technology.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching or supporting students with varied learning needs, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities.

Experience partnering with families and communities represented in KIPP NorCal schools.

The following details describe how this role is structured and what to expect day-to-day.

Work Setting

Schedule

Physical Demands

Ability to navigate classroom and school environments, use instructional technology, and perform the essential functions of classroom teaching, with or without reasonable accommodation. Occasional lifting or carrying of classroom materials up to 20 lbs.

Mental Demands

Ability to manage competing priorities, respond to student needs, sustain attention during instruction, analyze student learning, and make decisions in a dynamic school environment.

Primarily school and classroom environments, with regular interaction with students, families, and staff and frequent interruptions throughout the school day.

KIPP Northern California Public Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Compensation

KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

Our teacher salaries are benchmarked annually against local district and charter schools to ensure competitiveness.

Salary step scales are available here:

KIPP Northern California Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin or ancestry, cultural background, religious creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital/registered domestic partner status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, primary language, citizenship or immigration status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.