KIPP - Director of Career Connected Learning - High School - Stockton (25-26) at KIPP Public Schools Northern California - San Joaquin Co.

Application Deadline

7/31/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
7/1/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Length of Work Year
12 months + beyond
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

Together with families and communities, KIPP Public Schools Northern California creates 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. KIPP is growing in Stockton, California! Over the next 10 years, we’ll be growing to 5 campuses serving nearly 3000 students TK-12. You can find all of our opportunities here: https://kippnorcal.org/careers/

Job Summary

Job Summary

Director of Career Connected Learning, Stockton At KIPP Public Schools Northern California, we are committed to empowering students—especially those from historically underserved communities—with the academic, technical, and leadership skills necessary to thrive in college, career, and life. We are seeking a Director of Career Connected Learning to join our founding team. The Director of Career Connected Learning will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic identity and future readiness of our students by designing innovative career pathways and establishing dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges and universities. This role will focus on designing and launching innovative career pathways, dual enrollment programming, and advisory curriculum that help students explore, identify, and prepare for postsecondary pathways - including college and career. You will be the lead architect of our career-connected learning strategy, working in close collaboration with external partners, school leaders, teachers, students, and families to create and implement meaningful, real-world learning experiences. The ideal candidate for this role has a deep passion for social justice and educational equity for all children, has significant experience working in/with schools and/or districts to design and implement career-connected learning opportunities for students, and is skilled at high-quality project design and project management. Additionally, this candidate must be competent at building and leveraging relationships with school, CBO, and business partners and in coaching for project success, as well as outstanding written and verbal communication skills. This person is drawn to working with teams of community, school, teacher, and student leaders to design and implement career-connected learning. They must have a demonstrated interest in serving students from historically marginalized communities that have been systematically underserved and be dedicated to doing w

Requirements / Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree preferred Experience Passion for and commitment to KIPP’s mission and values 3+ years of full-time experience in education or a related field with a proven track record of designing and implementing career-connected learning in the TK-12 ecosystem Understanding of concurrent enrollment systems, experience instructing or supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in California, and/or developing Individual Career and Academic Plans and providing career advising to students Experience working across organizations to build relationships and partnerships, develop collaborative work products, and take responsibility for the outcomes Track record of success partnering with community based organizations and Career Technical Education programs Familiarity with Apprenticeship programs, CTE programs, and Military pathways Experience managing projects and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements / Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree preferred Experience Passion for and commitment to KIPP’s mission and values 3+ years of full-time experience in education or a related field with a proven track record of designing and implementing career-connected learning in the TK-12 ecosystem Understanding of concurrent enrollment systems, experience instructing or supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in California, and/or developing Individual Career and Academic Plans and providing career advising to students Experience working across organizations to build relationships and partnerships, develop collaborative work products, and take responsibility for the outcomes Track record of success partnering with community based organizations and Career Technical Education programs Familiarity with Apprenticeship programs, CTE programs, and Military pathways Experience managing projects and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders

Comments and Other Information

Compensation KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits. We benchmark annually against school districts and charter schools in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries. The starting salary range for this position will be between $99,000 - $121,696. How to Apply Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page. Question? Email teach@kippnorcal.org

Comments and Other Information


Compensation KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits. We benchmark annually against school districts and charter schools in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries. The starting salary range for this position will be between $99,000 - $121,696. How to Apply Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page. Question? Email teach@kippnorcal.org