About the Role
At KIPP Public Schools Northern California, teachers bring academic and cultural visions to life. They design engaging lessons, use data to guide instruction, and create a classroom where every student learns and thrives, integrating Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices to build a joyful, inclusive, and safe community. Teachers collaborate with their school’s Leadership Team and Instructional Coach for continuous professional growth through weekly meetings, coaching, and feedback. The role involves a commitment to equity and anti-racism, engaging in ongoing reflection on identity, equity, and systemic impact to ensure schools serve all students with excellence and dignity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement daily and long-term lesson plans aligned with KIPP’s academic vision
- Analyze student data regularly to inform instruction and support student growth
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and rigorous classroom environment grounded in Restorative Practices and SEL
- Use culturally responsive classroom management strategies to ensure safety, belonging, and high expectations for all students
- Communicate proactively with families, colleagues, and leaders to build strong partnerships
- Engage fully in weekly professional development and Communities of Practice
- Maintain accurate and timely records, including attendance, grades, and behavior data
Requirements
- Experience teaching students with similar demographics to KIPP Northern California community (preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (required)
- Hold a valid teaching credential in the subject of your desired role
- Be eligible for a General Education Limited Assignment Permit, Provisional Internship Permit, or Short Term Staff Permit
- CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross (prerequisite for certain permits)
Skills
- Deep commitment to KIPP’s mission and vision
- Dedication to anti-racist, culturally responsive teaching
- Belief that all students can achieve at the highest levels
- Strong content knowledge and instructional skills
- Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.)
- Openness to learning new educational technologies (e.g., Zoom, Nearpod)
Location
- School sites
- East Palo Alto
- Oakland
- San Francisco
- San Lorenzo
- San Jose
- Redwood City
- Stockton
Work Type
- Full-time
- Exempt position
- School year calendar cycle
Experience Level
- Experience teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Northern California community (preferred)
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Valid teaching credential in the subject of your desired role
- Eligibility for a General Education Limited Assignment Permit, Provisional Internship Permit, or Short Term Staff Permit
- CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross (prerequisite for certain permits)
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
- Salaries benchmarked annually against local district and charter schools
- Salary step scales available for KIPP Bay Area Scale 26-27 (San Francisco, Oakland, San Lorenzo, East Palo Alto, Redwood City, and San Jose)
- Salary step scales available for KIPP Stockton Scale 26-27 (Stockton only)
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Transportation benefits
About the Company
- KIPP Public Schools Northern California is a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students.
- KIPP believes all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves.
- KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue college, career, and beyond.
- KIPP students can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
- Serves over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students across East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton.
- Student demographics: 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% receive special education services.
Equal Opportunity
- Committed to building an anti-racist community.
- Teachers engage in ongoing reflection on identity, equity, and systemic impact.
- Collectively examine practices, data, and culture to ensure schools serve all students with excellence and dignity.
- Strive to build a team of educators whose backgrounds and experiences reflect those of our students and families.
