Science Teacher - San Diego - Signing Bonus Eligible

KIPP SoCal Public Schools; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking passionate science teachers dedicated to creating affirming spaces for students. In this role, you will inspire students to love science while fostering their personal growth and academic success. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and a strong commitment to educational equity. With generous signing bonuses and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity invites you to be part of a transformative mission that values every student's potential. Join a supportive team focused on liberation through education and make a lasting impact in the lives of students.

Benefits

100% Healthcare Premium Covered

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with 6% Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

College Tuition Benefits

Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• Strong preference for valid teaching credential appropriate to role.

Responsibilities

• Teach knowledge and skills, nurturing confidence and character.
• Utilize diverse instructional strategies to engage all students.
• Analyze assessment results to inform instruction.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Classroom Management

Instructional Strategies

Assessment Analysis

Culturally Responsive Instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

California Basic Skills Test (CBEST)

Teaching Credential

Tools

Amplify Science Curriculum

Job description

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

At KIPP SoCal, we believe that every student brings brilliance, potential, and lived experience that deserves to be honored in the classroom. We’re seeking credentialed science teachers who not only teach content, but also create affirming, identity-safe spaces where students feel seen, heard, and empowered. Whether you're leading students through Earth Science or early chemistry, you’ll join a team committed to educational equity, high expectations, and culturally responsive instruction. We’re also offering up to $10,000 in signing bonuses for experienced, credentialed educators—because your impact matters, and we invest in those who make it.

Priority deadline is May 15, 2025

New hires would begin on July 24, 2025

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 so that they love and understand science
• Experience with Amplify Science curriculum strongly preferred
• 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, college tuition benefits program through Guardian Dental plan, 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.