KIPP – English Teacher – Middle School – San Jose (25-26)

KIPP – English Teacher – Middle School – San Jose (25-26) at KIPP Public Schools Northern California (East San Jose)

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Application Deadline

6/30/2025 10:24 AM Pacific

Date Posted

1/8/2025

Contact

Talent Team

Number of Openings

2

Salary

Add’l Salary Info

Competitive

Length of Work Year

Full Time

Employment Type

Full Time

About the Employer About KIPP Public Schools Northern California We are a thriving nonprofit network of 17 free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical partner in making their vision a reality. 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 build a more just world. Our student community consists of over 6,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. Our student community demographics are: 94% identify as students of color, 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are English language learners, and 10% receive special education services. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity. Job Summary Job Summary Position Summary Teach with Purpose: Our teachers play a key role in bringing to life the academic and cultural visions of our schools. This includes daily lesson planning, intentional curriculum design, and regular data analysis to help all students learn and grow. Our teachers also implement Social Emotional Learning lessons and Restorative Practices to create a joyful, inclusive classroom community. Support and Collaboration: Our teachers work closely with the school’s Leadership Team, including their Instructional Coach, to ensure students are learning and growing. This includes weekly meetings, and ongoing feedback so we can continue to grow in our instructional practices. Commitment to Anti-Racism: We are committed to creating an anti-racist school community. We engage in ongoing development to reflect on their own identities and experiences and how that shapes us as people, educators, and leaders. As a community, we regularly analyze our school systems, academics, culture, data etc. to reflect on our progress towards being an anti-racist organization and to make changes to address the needs of our community. Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications

Ideal KIPP Teacher Qualities:

• Model KIPP values
• Be committed to being an anti-racist educator
• Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
• Possess strong content area knowledge and skills building relationships with students, families, and communities
• Teach in our extended day and year schedule
• Contribute to a relentless and dedicated team of outstanding professionals
• Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues
• Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod)
• Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Hold a valid teaching credential, be in the process of securing a credential, or be willing to commit to earning a credential while teaching KIPP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP NorCal student community
• Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese or Mandarin speaking proficiency

Health & Safety

Per California state requirements for public schools, all staff must be vaccinated (COVID-19 vaccination) or submit to regular and frequent testing. Our schools are engaged in on campus (in-person) learning, full time, 5 days a week. Please click here to read more about our health & safety measures at our schools.

Compensation

We are dedicated to you and your family’s well-being! KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and transportation benefits. Although KIPP does not post salary scales, we are happy to walk candidates through the compensation package.

Ideal KIPP Teacher Qualities:

• Model KIPP values
• Be committed to being an anti-racist educator
• Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
• Possess strong content area knowledge and skills building relationships with students, families, and communities
• Teach in our extended day and year schedule
• Contribute to a relentless and dedicated team of outstanding professionals
• Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues
• Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod)
• Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Hold a valid teaching credential, be in the process of securing a credential, or be willing to commit to earning a credential while teaching KIPP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP NorCal student community
• Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese or Mandarin speaking proficiency

Health & Safety

Per California state requirements for public schools, all staff must be vaccinated (COVID-19 vaccination) or submit to regular and frequent testing. Our schools are engaged in on campus (in-person) learning, full time, 5 days a week. Please click here to read more about our health & safety measures at our schools.

Compensation

We are dedicated to you and your family’s well-being! KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and transportation benefits. Although KIPP does not post salary scales, we are happy to walk candidates through the compensation package.

Comments and Other Information Questions? Email us at teach@kippnorcal.org Apply here and pursue your dream job today! Comments and Other Information Questions? Email us at teach@kippnorcal.org Apply here and pursue your dream job today!

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