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Social Studies Teacher - Signing Bonus Eligible Role

KIPP SoCal Public Schools · Los Angeles, CA · 3 wk ago
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KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award-winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing social, emotional, and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.

Mission

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 create a more just world.

About the Role

We are looking for a Social Studies Teacher for the following location: 6th Grade Social Studies at KIPP Compton Upper School (Compton). This role is eligible for a signing bonus of up to $4,000 depending on experience and credential status.

Responsibilities

  • Teach the knowledge and skills, nurture the confidence and character, and inspire the passion needed for students to achieve their goals, live their best lives, and positively impact the world
  • Value and draw upon students’ experiences and backgrounds
  • Utilize a variety of instructional strategies based on the diverse needs of all students to engage them effectively
  • Develop and administer a variety of assessments to measure students’ growth toward goals and monitor mastery of content standards
  • Analyze informal and formal student assessment results and use this information to drive and inform instruction
  • Communicate and collaborate professionally with teammates, parents, and community members
  • Implement classroom management techniques to create a nurturing and structured classroom environment
  • Maintain high expectations for students' academic achievement and conduct
  • Other duties as assigned by school administration

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
  • Valid preliminary or CLEAR teaching credential appropriate to the role (strong preference but not required)
  • Multiple years of teaching experience in communities similar to those KIPP SoCal serves

Benefits

  • Very competitive and transparent compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package
  • 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer; dependents added at 50% of the cost
  • Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
  • Voluntary benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
  • Generous paid time off program including holidays and sick leave
  • Other benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, college tuition benefits program through Guardian, Dental plan, etc.)

Working at KIPP SoCal

  • Working at an organization committed to ensuring education is for liberation
  • Spending time with students and families in the communities of LA, Compton, and San Diego
  • Support and care from fellow teachers, administrators, and regional team members
  • Ongoing professional development and coaching from a school site manager
  • Creation of an individualized credentialing plan with top-notch support from our dedicated Talent Team

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