Lead, Teacher Residency & Educator Development

Kipp-Schools; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

KIPP NorCal is seeking an Associate Director of Teacher Residency to lead the residency program across Oakland, Stockton, San Jose, and Peninsula locations. You will own the instructional experience, coach residents and mentors, and drive data-informed improvements with Alder Graduate School of Education and school leaders.

The role requires 4–6 years in K–12 education, a Master’s degree, and a commitment to equity. Travel to partner sites and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional experience in K–12 education, including at least three years of classroom teaching.
• At least two years of experience coaching teachers, developing educators, or leading adult learning initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Familiarity with California teacher credentialing requirements and educator preparation pathways.

Responsibilities

• Owns the instructional experience for teacher residents by teaching weekly seminars, which include designing and facilitating professional learning that develops strong instructional practice and accelerates readiness for lead teaching roles.
• Coaches residents and mentor teachers through observation, feedback, modeling, and individualized development planning to improve instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Uses observation, performance, and program data to identify development needs and adjust coaching and learning experiences to maximize participant growth.
• Aligns support for Resident-Mentor pairs by partnering with school leaders, assistant principals, and instructional coaches to create coherent development experiences across schools.

Skills

Instructional coaching

Adult learning theory

Teacher development

Observation and feedback

Data analysis

Facilitation

Relationship building

DEI commitment

Education

Master’s degree in education

Job description

KIPP NorCal is seeking an Associate Director of Teacher Residency to lead the residency program across Oakland, Stockton, San Jose, and Peninsula locations. You will own the instructional experience, coach residents and mentors, and drive data-informed improvements with Alder Graduate School of Education and school leaders.

The role requires 4–6 years in K–12 education, a Master’s degree, and a commitment to equity. Travel to partner sites and a comprehensive benefits package are included.