PE Teacher - Middle School (26-27)

KIPP Public Schools Northern California; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

KIPP Public Schools Northern California in San Jose is seeking teachers for 2026-27 to design engaging lessons and use data to guide instruction. You will foster a joyful, inclusive classroom and implement Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices.

This exempt, full-time role collaborates with the Leadership Team, participates in weekly PD, analyzes student data, and engages families to build strong partnerships while upholding anti-racist, equitable practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution ( 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

Responsibilities

• Design engaging lessons aligned with KIPP’s academic vision.
• Use data regularly to inform instruction and support student growth.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom with Restorative Practices and SEL.
• Build strong partnerships with families, colleagues, and leaders.
• Collaborate with Leadership Team and Instructional Coach for growth.
• Participate in weekly professional development and Communities of Practice.

Skills

Deep commitment to mission

Anti-racist teaching

Data-informed instruction

Strong instructional skills

Relationship building

Communicate with families

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching credential or eligible for permit

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

2026-27 Teaching PositionsSan Jose,California

Teach with Purpose: At KIPP Public Schools Northern California, our PE 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:

Experience teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Northern California community ( preferred )

Education and Certification:

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)

Skills and Mindsets:

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. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-20 lbs. Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead.

Mental: Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, 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.

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.