About KIPP LA Schools KIPP LA Schools (KIPP LA) is part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools. Our mission is to teach the academic skills, foster the intellectual habits, and cultivate the character traits needed for our students to thrive in high school, college, and life. Through the success of our students, the KIPP LA team and family will serve as a model of excellence and collaborate with others to raise the quality of education in Los Angeles. With high expectations for students and staff, world-class teachers and school leaders, more time in school, autonomy over budget and curriculum, and a focus on results, KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) schools prepare underserved students for success in college and in life. KIPP LA operates three KIPP schools in Los Angeles, including KIPP Raíces Academy. About KIPP Raíces Academy KIPP Raíces Academy is a tuition-free public charter elementary school located in East Los Angeles. Founded in summer 2008, KIPP Raíces currently serves 100 kindergartners and 100 first graders. One grade will be added each year until it reaches capacity in 2012 with 500 students in grades K to four. KIPP Raíces is the third KIPP school to open in Los Angeles and the first of 12 new KIPP schools that will open in the city over the next decade. The mission of KIPP Raíces Academy is to teach the knowledge and skills, nurture the confidence and character, and inspire the passion needed for students to achieve their goals, excel in the competitive world, and positively impact the community through excellence in thought and action. Our guiding values are love, honor, integrity, and excellence. KIPP Raíces is the first KIPP elementary school in California and the first charter elementary school in East Los Angeles. Physical Education Teacher The Physical Education Teacher plans, implements, and reflects upon all aspects of instruction in the assigned areas in order to realize the mission of KIPP Raíces Academy. The teacher reports to and is evaluated by the Founding Principal. The duties and responsibilities of the Physical Education Teacher include: • Teaches the knowledge and skills, nurtures the confidence and character, and inspires the passion needed for our students to achieve their goals, live their best lives, and positively impact the world • Plans standards based eight step lesson plans thoroughly and prepares needed materials for an effective lesson consistently • Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies based on the diverse needs of all the students that engage all students • Differentiates instruction effectively to meet the individual needs of all the students • Develops and administers a variety of assessments to measure students’ growth towards goals and to monitor students mastery of the content standards • Analyzes informal and formal student assessment results and uses this information to drive and inform instruction • Models and teaches the values of KIPP Raíces Academy • Manages and maximizes instructional time successfully • Maintains and enriches subject area expertise in the areas taught • Participates actively in professional development sessions and assignments • Communicates and collaborates professionally with teammates, parents, and community members • Reflects on teaching craft to make improvements • Completes and updates necessary paperwork to maintain files and student records • Implements classroom management techniques to create a nurturing and structured classroom environment and structure • Maintains high expectations for students academic achievement and conduct • Values and draws upon students’ experiences and backgrounds • Adheres to school policies, procedures, and deadlines • Maintains a safe learning environment • Strives to exceed standards on the California Standards on the Teaching Profession • Models professionalism through dress • Is available by cell phone after school hours (provided by the school) from students and families for questions or concerns until 8:00 pm each night. • Upholds the Commitment to Excellence Form • Performs other duties as assigned Position requirements: • Possession of a valid preliminary or clear multiple subject teaching credential or other credential authorizing service as an physical education teacher issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing • Two years of successful teaching experience recommended • Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning • Possession of either a Bilingual, Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certificate, a Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate, a Bilingual Certificate of Competence (BCC), or a Language Development Specialist (LDS) certificate is highly desirable. • Bilingual ability is desirable. Essential Qualities: • Student-focused • Relentless Achiever • People-Oriented • Self-Aware • Adaptable • Critical thinker and decision-maker Essential Knowledge: • Instructional expertise • Effective communication • Effective personal organization Salary & Benefits We offer a competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications. To Apply Please email teach@kippla.org to receive a job application. You will be asked to include your resume and a detailed cover letter demonstrating your interest in working for KIPP LA Schools. KIPP LA is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff, and we encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. KIPP LA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.