Kindergarten Teacher - Elementary School (26-27)

KIPP Public Schools Northern California; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Transportation benefits

Job summary

KIPP Public Schools Northern California is seeking a kindergarten/elementary teacher for the 2026-27 school year in Oakland, CA. You will design engaging lessons, use data to guide instruction, and foster a joyful, inclusive classroom with restorative practices and SEL.

You will collaborate with your leadership team and instructional coach, participate in weekly coaching, and engage in ongoing professional development to strengthen your practice and support student growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (required).
• Hold a valid teaching credential in the subject of your desired role, or be eligible for General Education Limited Assignment Permit, Provisional Internship Permit, or Short Term Staff Permit (CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross prerequisite).

Responsibilities

• Design engaging lessons and use data to guide instruction.
• Create a classroom where every student learns and thrives, integrating SEL and Restorative Practices.
• Collaborate with Leadership Team and Instructional Coach to grow teaching practice.
• Engage in weekly meetings, coaching, and feedback for ongoing development.
• Communicate with families and colleagues to build strong partnerships.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in weekly professional development.

Skills

Student-centered instruction

Data-driven instruction

Relationship building

Restorative Practices

SEL

Google Suite proficiency

Lesson planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching credential eligibility/permit eligibility

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Google Classroom

Zoom

Nearpod

Job description

Kindergarten Teacher - Elementary School (26-27)

2026-27 Teaching PositionsOakland,California

Teach with Purpose: At KIPP Public Schools Northern California, our Multiple Subject Teachers bring our academic and cultural visions to life. You will design engaging lessons, use data to guide instruction, and create a classroom where every student learns and thrives. You will also integrate Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices to build a joyful, inclusive, and safe community.

Collaborate and Grow: You will work closely with your school’s Leadership Team—including your Instructional Coach—to continuously strengthen your teaching practice. Through weekly meetings, coaching, and feedback, you will receive the support needed to grow as an educator and leader.

Commit to Equity and Anti-Racism: We are committed to building an anti-racist community. Teachers engage in ongoing reflection on identity, equity, and systemic impact, and we collectively examine our practices, data, and culture to ensure our schools serve all students with excellence and dignity.

Qualifications

Experience

Experience teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Northern California community ( preferred )

Education and Certification

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution ( required )

Meet one of the following eligibility requirements ( required ):

Hold a valid teaching credential in the subject of your desired role, or

Be eligible for a General Education Limited Assignment Permit , Provisional Internship Permit , or Short Term Staff Permit (CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross is a prerequisite for this permit)

Skills and Mindsets

Deep commitment to KIPP’s mission and vision

Dedication to anti-racist, culturally responsive teaching

Belief that all students can achieve at the highest levels

Strong content knowledge and instructional skills

Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues

Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and openness to learning new educational technologies (e.g., Zoom, Nearpod)

Develop and implement daily and long-term lesson plans aligned with KIPP’s academic vision

Analyze student data regularly to inform instruction and support student growth

Foster a positive, inclusive, and rigorous classroom environment grounded in Restorative Practices and SEL

Use culturally responsive classroom management strategies to ensure safety, belonging, and high expectations for all students

Communicate proactively with families, colleagues, and leaders to build strong partnerships

Engage fully in weekly professional development and Communities of Practice

Maintain accurate and timely records, including attendance, grades, and behavior data

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

Physical: Ability to navigate school and classroom settings. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-20 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 KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.

Classification

This is a full-time, 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. 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 Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton represent the rich diversity of our region: 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% receive special education services.

We strive to build a team of educators whose backgrounds and experiences reflect those of our students and families.

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

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.