Social Studies Teacher - Signing Bonus Eligible Role

KIPP SoCal Public Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premium covered

Life insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Job summary

KIPP SoCal Public Schools in the Los Angeles area is seeking a social studies teacher for the 6GR Social Studies at KIPP Compton Upper School. Priority Deadline August 10, 2026 and a signing bonus up to $4K depending on experience and credential status.

You will teach, engage students with diverse strategies, assess progress, and collaborate with families and colleagues to foster student growth and college readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Valid preliminary or CLEAR teaching credential appropriate to role (Strong preference but not required)
• Multiple years teaching experience in communities similar to the ones KIPP SoCal serves.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Other duties as assigned by school administration

Skills

Teaching experience

Social studies content knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Preliminary or CLEAR teaching credential

Job description

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. And, of course, you love social studies and history! We are looking for an social studies teacher for the following locations:

6GR Social Studies; KIPP Compton Upper School (Compton)

Priority Deadline: August 10, 2026

This role is signing bonus eligible up to $4K depending on experience and credential status.

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
• 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 role (Strong preference but not required)
• Multiple years teaching experience in communities similar to the ones KIPP SoCal serves

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but does not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.