KIPP SoCal Public Schools · 3 months ago
Middle School Founding Teacher ('26-'27 SY)
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education to over 10,000 students. They are seeking a Middle School Founding Teacher for the '26-'27 school year to help establish a new grade level, focusing on creating a strong culture and developing leadership skills in curriculum development while building close relationships with students.
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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
Qualification
Required
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)
Benefits
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, etc.)
Company
KIPP SoCal Public Schools
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an independent non-profit organization that operates K-8 charter public schools in Southern California.