Elementary School Teacher

KIPP SoCal Public Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan with match

Voluntary benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

KIPP SoCal Public Schools in Los Angeles, CA, seeks an educator committed to student growth and equity to join our network of 24 public schools. You will deliver engaging instruction, build relationships with families, and contribute to a collaborative school culture.

Ideal candidates hold a teaching credential and are prepared to implement evidence-based practices that foster rigorous learning and a welcoming environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Passing CBEST or basic skills equivalency requirement.
• Valid preliminary or CLEAR teaching credential preferred, strong preference.

Responsibilities

• Teach the knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and inspire students to achieve goals.
• Value and draw upon students’ experiences and backgrounds.
• Utilize diverse instructional strategies to engage all students.
• Develop and administer assessments to measure growth and mastery.
• Analyze assessment results to inform instruction.
• Communicate professionally with teammates, parents, and community.
• Implement classroom management to create a nurturing, structured environment.
• Maintain high expectations for academic achievement and conduct.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CBEST or basic skills equivalency

Preliminary or CLEAR credential

Job description

Who We Are

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 24 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 9,800 students and supporting 5,800 alumni to and through college and beyond.

Company Description

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 24 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 9,800 students and supporting 5,800 alumni to and through college and beyond.

What We Believe

KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.

What We Do

At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

You Should Apply If

You love building lasting relationships with students, creating inspiring and engaging lessons, and growing as an educator and a teammate.

Job Description

• Teach the knowledge and skills, nurture the confidence and character, and inspire the passion needed for our students to achieve their goals, live their best lives, and positively impact the world
• Value and draw upon students’ experiences and backgrounds
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies based on the diverse needs of all the students that engage all students
• Develop and administer a variety of assessments to measure students’ growth towards goals and to monitor students mastery of the content standards
• Analyze informal and formal student assessment results and use this information to drive and inform instruction
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with teammates, parents, and community members
• Implement classroom management techniques to create a nurturing and structured classroom environment and structure
• Maintain high expectations for students academic achievement and conduct

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Passing score on the California Basic Skills Test (CBEST) or basic skills equivalency
• Valid preliminary or CLEAR teaching Multiple Subject credential (Strong preference but not required)

Additional Information

• Very competitive and transparent compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package
• 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
• Employer paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.)
• Generous time off program includes 22 holidays and sick leave
• Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)