Middle School Founding Teacher

KIPP SoCal Public Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a passionate educator to join their team as a Middle School Teacher. This exciting opportunity allows you to shape the future of students in a newly opening school, where you will create a positive learning environment and develop strong relationships with students. You will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of high expectations and collaboration, ensuring every student achieves their goals. Join a team dedicated to educational equity and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

100% Healthcare Premium Coverage

401(k) Plan with 6% Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Must pass the California Basic Skills Test (CBEST) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Teach knowledge and skills to inspire students' passion and confidence.
• Utilize diverse instructional strategies to engage all students.
• Analyze assessment results to inform instruction.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Assessment Strategies

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

California Basic Skills Test (CBEST)

Teaching Credential

Job description

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Who We Are

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 6,800 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 the idea of building a subject specific program for students who are in a newly opening middle school. This teaching opportunity at KIPP Compton Upper School is for their new 6th grade that is opening for the '24-'25 SY. The school opened with 5th grade for the current school year and will eventually be grades 5th-8th. Founding teachers have the opportunity to create strong culture, develop leadership skills in curriculum development, and build close with relationships with students in this small school setting. Apply today!

What You'll Do

• 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
  
  
  

You'll Be Qualified If You Have

• 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 credential appropriate to role (Strong preference but not required)
  
  
  

Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following

• Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation
• Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA, Compton, and San Diego
• Support and care from fellow teachers, administrators, and regional team members
• Ongoing professional development and coaching from a school site manager
• Creation of an individualized credentialing plan with top-notch support from our dedicated Talent Team
  
  
  

Working with Us Means the Following Perks

• 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 (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
• Generous paid time off program includes holidays and sick leave
• Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)
  
  
  

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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