Science Teacher - Up to $10K Signing Bonus

KIPP SoCal Public Schools; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

100% healthcare premium costs covered

401(k) plan with up to 6% match

Generous paid time off program

Résumé du poste

A nonprofit education organization in Los Angeles seeks passionate educators for grades 5-8. You will inspire students through engaging lessons and nurturing relationships. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and teaching experience. Join a mission-driven team with competitive pay and generous benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Valid preliminary or CLEAR teaching credential appropriate to the role.
• Multiple years teaching experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Teach skills, nurture confidence and character.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies.
• Analyze assessment results to inform instruction.

Connaissances

Building lasting relationships with students

Creating inspiring and engaging lessons

Strong collaboration with teammates

Formation

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Outils

Teaching credential

Description du poste

Who We Are

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition‑free, open‑enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award‑winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.

Mission

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 create a more just world.

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. Oh, and you love science, of course! We love talking to teachers who bring this subject area to life. We have opportunities available in 5th‑8th grade as well as a K‑4 science role that requires a single‑subject credential.

Sign‑Up Bonus

We are also offering up to $10K in signing bonus for experienced and credentialed teachers. These bonuses are paid out in two installments throughout the year. Additional details are available once your application is received.

Role Location

East LA Middle School; 8GR assignment.

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 learners that engage all students.
• Develop and administer a variety of assessments to measure students’ growth towards goals and to monitor 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.
• Maintain high expectations for students’ academic achievement and conduct.
• Other duties as assigned by school administration.

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 the role (strong preference but not required).
• Multiple years teaching experience in communities similar to KIPP SoCal is strongly preferred.

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, Employee Assistance Program, 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.