KIPP - Multiple Subject Teacher: Math and Reading - Middle School - Oakland (25-26)

Kippenc; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit network of charter schools is seeking a dedicated Multiple Subject Teacher for Math and Reading. This role is essential in fostering an inclusive and engaging classroom environment while implementing innovative teaching practices. The ideal candidate will collaborate with leadership to enhance student learning and contribute to a community committed to anti-racism. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive environment, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives and their futures. Join a passionate team that values diversity and strives for academic excellence.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Transportation benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience teaching diverse student demographics.
• Ability to create inclusive and engaging classroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily lessons aligned with KIPP’s vision.
• Analyze student data to inform instructional practices.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Commitment to KIPP mission and vision

Anti-racist education

Strong content area knowledge

Building relationships with students

Effective communication

Proficient in Google Suite

Utilizing instructional technology

Education

B.A/B.S degree

Valid teaching credential or eligibility

Tools

Google Classroom

Zoom

Nearpod

Job description

KIPP - Multiple Subject Teacher: Math and Reading - Middle School - Oakland (25-26)

• Full-time
• Start Date: Immediate opening
• Department: Teacher

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 choose—college, career, and beyond—so 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 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, 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.

Position Summary

• Teach with Purpose: Our teachers play a key role in bringing to life the academic and cultural visions of our schools, including 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 through weekly meetings and ongoing feedback.
• Commitment to Anti-Racism: We are committed to creating an anti-racist school community. We engage in ongoing development to reflect on our own identities and experiences and how they shape us as people, educators, and leaders. As a community, we regularly analyze our school systems, academics, culture, and data to reflect on our progress towards being an anti-racist organization and to make changes to address the needs of our community.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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
  • Eligibility for a Short Term Staff Permit.

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Commitment to KIPP mission and vision.
• Commitment to being an anti-racist educator.
• Belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.
• Strong content area knowledge.
• Strong skills in building relationships with students, families, and communities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
• Ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning when needed (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Daily lesson planning and long-term planning using curriculum and resources to align with KIPP’s academic vision and goals.
• Analyze data regularly to identify student academic trends and inform instructional practices.
• Maintain a positive, warm, inclusive, rigorous, and engaging classroom environment that incorporates Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning.
• Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students to learn and achieve.
• Communicate regularly with staff, students, families, and other key stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships.
• Attend and engage in weekly Professional Development and other Communities of Practice to continue learning and growing as an educator.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

Physical: Ability to navigate school and classroom settings, access and utilize technology, and occasionally lift/carry equipment weighing 1-20 lbs. Physical agility to perform duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping, and reaching overhead.

Mental: Ability to handle the stress of deadlines and normal work standards, analyze problems, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, and 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.

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. 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:

Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.