Long Term Substitute Teacher - Elementary School (26-27)

About the Role

Teach with purpose by bringing to life the academic and cultural visions of our schools. Responsibilities include daily lesson planning, intentional curriculum design, and regular data analysis to support all students' learning and growth. Teachers implement Social Emotional Learning lessons and Restorative Practices to foster a joyful, inclusive classroom community.

Collaborate closely with the school’s Leadership Team, including an Instructional Coach, through weekly meetings and ongoing feedback to refine instructional practices. Commit to anti-racism by engaging in ongoing development to reflect on personal identities and experiences, and by analyzing school systems, academics, culture, and data to advance equity.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily and long-term lesson plans using provided curriculum and resources aligned with KIPP’s academic vision and goals.
• Analyze data regularly to identify student academic trends and inform instructional practices.
• Maintain a positive, warm, inclusive, rigorous, and engaging classroom environment incorporating Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning.
• Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe learning environment for all students.
• Communicate regularly with staff, students, families, and stakeholders to build strong partnerships.
• Attend and engage in weekly Professional Development and Communities of Practice to continue growing as an educator.
• Update student records regularly, including attendance, grades, and behavior data.

Requirements

• Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Obtain an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit.
• Commitment to KIPP’s mission and vision, and to being an anti-racist educator.
• Belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.
• Strong content area knowledge and relationship-building skills with students, families, and communities.
• Proficient in Google Suite applications (e.g., Google Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and ability to learn instructional technology (e.g., Zoom, Nearpod) for in-class and distance learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching students with demographics similar to KIPP Public Schools Northern California’s student community.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands

• Physical: Ability to navigate school and classroom settings, access and utilize technology, and occasionally lift/carry equipment (1-20 lbs). Physical agility to move in various positions (e.g., kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, bending, reaching overhead).
• Mental: Ability to manage deadlines, analyze problems, work with interruptions, concentrate for extended periods, and perform routine tasks (e.g., reading, calculations, memorization).
• Environmental: Work in a school and classroom environment with constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to health and safety guidelines from the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies.

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

KIPP is a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students for college, career, and beyond. Our teachers are valued for their dedication, hard work, and passion, and are supported through professional development, coaching, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Our student community includes over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students across East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to build a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflects our students’ diversity.

Pay

Bay Area Campus Substitute Salary: $65,050.00.

Benefits

KIPP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position on a school-year calendar cycle, located at our school sites.