KIPP History / Social Studies Teacher - High School - San Francisco (23-24) ($8,000 Signing Bonus) at KIPP Public Schools Northern California - San Francisco
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.
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Teach at a KIPP school in the Bay Area
KIPP is a network of free open-enrollment college-preparatory public schools in under-resourced communities throughout the United States. At KIPP, there are no shortcuts: outstanding educators, more time in school, a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, and a strong culture of achievement and support ensure that our students make significant academic gains and continue to excel in high school and college.
Bay Area KIPP schools in San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco, and San Lorenzo are currently hiring excellent teachers for the 2007-2008 school year. Teaching positions are available in the following subjects, grades 5-9: math, science, English/language arts, social studies, PE, and Spanish.
KIPP teachers
• are committed to working with educationally underserved students
• hold high expectations for every student
• possess strong content area knowledge and classroom management skills
• 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
• make achievement possible
Please visit www.kippbayarea.org before applying. Experienced candidates strongly preferred. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to teach@kippbayarea.org.
Requirements / Qualifications
All KIPP Teachers must... - 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 (click here to learn more about a day in the life of a KIPP student) - 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 learning - Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution - Hold a valid teaching credential or be in the process of securing one (please click here to learn more)
Requirements / Qualifications
All KIPP Teachers must... - 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 (click here to learn more about a day in the life of a KIPP student) - 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 learning - Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution - Hold a valid teaching credential or be in the process of securing one (please click here to learn more)