Middle School Teacher - San Diego

KIPP SoCal Public Schools; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate middle school teacher to inspire and guide students in their academic journey. This role involves creating engaging lesson plans, utilizing diverse teaching strategies, and fostering a supportive classroom environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to educational equity and a desire to make a lasting impact on students' lives. Join a dynamic team dedicated to empowering students and families in the San Diego area, where you will receive robust support and professional development opportunities. If you are ready to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% healthcare premium covered

401(k) plan with up to 6% match

Generous time off program

Ongoing professional development

Flexible spending account

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Valid teaching credential preferred or emergency permit eligible.

Responsibilities

• Teach knowledge and skills to inspire students' potential.
• Utilize diverse instructional strategies for all students.
• Communicate and collaborate with families and community.

Skills

Classroom Management

Instructional Strategies

Student Assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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 building lasting relationships with students, creating inspiring and engaging lessons, and growing as an educator and a teammate. We are seeking a talented middle school teacher for a variety of subjects including: 5GR self-contained and other content areas (all grades).

Priority application deadline is Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Many roles are signing bonus eligible.

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.
• Follow lesson plans or create lesson plans that ensure consistency and optimal learning, and that encourages students to actively participate.
• 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, families, and community members.
• Implement classroom management techniques to create a nurturing and structured classroom environment.
• 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.
• Valid preliminary or CLEAR teaching credential appropriate to role (Strong preference but not required) or are emergency permit eligible.
• Proven student achievement results in your previous teaching assignments.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

• 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 (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.).
• Generous time off program includes 22 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

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Industries
• Education Administration Programs