Math Teacher - Middle School (26-27)

KIPP Public Schools Northern California; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Transportation benefits

Job summary

A nonprofit charter school network in East Palo Alto is seeking a dedicated Math Teacher to inspire and educate students. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration, equity, and culturally responsive teaching practices. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and a valid teaching credential. The role involves creating engaging lessons, analyzing data to improve instruction, and fostering a positive classroom environment. This is a unique opportunity to impact students' lives while being part of a supportive teaching community.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching students with similar demographics is preferred.
• Must hold a valid teaching credential or be eligible for a permit.
• Strong content knowledge and instructional skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging lessons and guide instruction using data.
• Collaborate with leadership and receive coaching.
• Engage in ongoing reflection on identity and equity.

Skills

Collaboration

Culturally responsive teaching

Communication

Proficiency in Google Suite

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

2026-27 Teaching Positions – East Palo Alto, California

Teach with Purpose: At KIPP Public Schools Northern California, our Math 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 teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Northern California community (preferred)
• 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)
• 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; access and utilize technology; occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1‑20 lbs; physical agility to move in various positions (kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping, reaching overhead).
• Mental: Stress of deadlines and normal work standards; ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives; work with interruptions; concentrate for long periods; 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. Salary step scales are available here: KIPP Bay Area Scale (San Francisco, Oakland, San Lorenzo, East Palo Alto, Redwood City, and San Jose). Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.