Math Teacher - Signing Bonus Eligible

@ KIPP SoCal Public Schools
KIPP SoCal Public Schoolskippsocalpublicschools.com

Math Teacher - Signing Bonus Eligible

Posted 5 months ago

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About the job

KIPP SoCal Public Schools operates 20 free charter schools, serving over 10,000 students. We focus on academic excellence, equity, and social-emotional support to prepare students for college, career, and life. Join us to make a positive impact in diverse communities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Valid teaching credential (preferred)
  • Teaching experience in similar communities

Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills
  • Passion for student success
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion

Full 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. Our math positions include traditional teaching assignments in 5th-7th grade and we also have upper math opportunities to teach subjects like Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II in some cases. KIPP SoCal uses Eureka Squared math curriculum. Our specific math needs are as follows:

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

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 served by 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 (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, tuition reimbursement for dependents, 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.

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