English Teacher
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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 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. We love English teachers who love teaching novels, analysis, writing, and literacy in general in middle school settings. Bonus points if you've used our curriculum called Fishtank. Our current open roles are:
7GR ELA; KIPP Compton Upper School (Compton)
7GR ELA; KIPP Philosophers Academy (South LA)
Likely additional needs:
7GR ELA - South LA
Anticipated Start Date: Mid-to-Late August
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)
- Experience working in communities similar to ones served by KIPP SoCal, especially South LA
- Multiple years of teaching experience highly 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
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, . Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.
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Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Pronouns, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company
Short answers (4)
- Address
- City
- Zip Code
- What was your degree major for your BA? (wording listed on transcript) optional
Pick from a list (23)
- By submitting this application, I certify that all information I have provided — in this application and in any related materials, including my resume, cover letter, and interview responses — is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that KIPP SoCal Public Schools relies on this information in making hiring decisions. I acknowledge that any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in rescission of an offer of employment or, if I have already been hired, termination of employment, regardless of when the inaccuracy is discovered. optional
- State optional
- Are you affiliated with KIPP SoCal? optional
- Do you have any family members who are currently employed at KIPP? optional
- What is your level of Spanish fluency? optional
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Are you able to complete the essential job duties for the position to which you are applying for either with or without accommodation?
- Are you a current or former Teach For America corps member?
- Are you a current or former City Year corps member?
- I voluntarily consent to KIPP SoCal Public Schools and/or any of its officers, employees, agents, or contracted affiliates or companies to check any of my references by contacting them directly. We will not contact them without notifying you first.
- Have you ever been disciplined by a school, district, and/or state credentialing organization?
- Are you currently under investigation by a school, district, and/or credentialing organization?*
- Have you ever been suspended without pay for more than 10 days, involuntarily terminated, asked to resign from employment, or resigned in lieu of termination?
- Have you ever resigned from (or otherwise left) school employment because of allegations of misconduct, or while allegations of misconduct were pending?
- Have you ever had any document authorizing public school service (including but not limited to a permit, credential or license) revoked, denied, suspended, and/or otherwise subjected to any other disciplinary action?
- As mandated by AB 2534 and SB 848, check the box if there were any credible complaints of, substantiated investigations into, or discipline for, egregious misconduct, as defined in CA Ed. Code § 44932, that were required to be reported to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Or if you were the subject of any credible complaints of, substantiated investigations into, or discipline for, egregious misconduct that were used to support a substantiated investigation. optional
- Do you currently hold a conferred Bachelor's Degree?
- What is your teaching credential status? optional
- Have you taken the CSET exam for the subject area you are pursuing? optional
- If you do not have a teaching credential, are you enrolled in a credential program? optional
- Have you ever used any of these emergency permits: optional
- Please select the communities in which you'd like to serve. optional
- Are you looking for an immediate role or 26/27 School Year or both? optional
Written answers (10)
- If you answered no to the question above, please describe the full functions that cannot be performed. If you answered yes, please type 'N/A'.
- CA Credential Document # (if applicable) optional
- Anything else you'd like to share about your credentialing status? optional
- Please share a brief explanation for your choice. optional
- What is the maximum amount of commute time (in minutes) you're willing to consider? optional
- Please share the different curricula you have used when teaching (ELA, math, and science in particular)
- What do you know about KIPP SoCal and why are you interested in working with us in the communities we serve (East LA, South LA, Southeast LA or San Diego)?
- How does your identity impact your role in the classroom? (Examples may include race, class, gender identity and/or other ways you identify). Please keep it to a maximum of 250 words.
- What were your previous data results? Be specific about test scores for each content area. We’re looking for data results like: SBAC scores, iReady scores, ELL reclassification rates, and other academic successes. If you've never taught as a lead teacher before, tell us how you think you would measure student achievement or in what ways you impacted achievement in student teaching or other ways.
- What do you want to be doing professionally in 3 years? optional