Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher (26-27)

About the Role

At KIPP Public Schools Northern California, our Teachers bring our academic and cultural visions to life. You will design engaging lessons, use data to guide instruction, and create a classroom where every student learns and thrives. You will also integrate Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices to build a joyful, inclusive, and safe community.

Collaborate with your school’s Leadership Team—including your Instructional Coach—to continuously strengthen your teaching practice through weekly meetings, coaching, and feedback.

We are committed to building an anti-racist community. Teachers engage in ongoing reflection on identity, equity, and systemic impact, and collectively examine our practices, data, and culture to ensure our schools serve all students with excellence and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily and long-term lesson plans aligned with KIPP’s academic vision
• Analyze student data regularly to inform instruction and support student growth
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and rigorous classroom environment grounded in Restorative Practices and SEL
• Use culturally responsive classroom management strategies to ensure safety, belonging, and high expectations for all students
• Communicate proactively with families, colleagues, and leaders to build strong partnerships
• Engage fully in weekly professional development and Communities of Practice
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including attendance, grades, and behavior data

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (required)
• Meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
  • Hold a valid teaching credential in the subject of your desired role, or
  • Be eligible for a General Education Limited Assignment Permit, Provisional Internship Permit, or Short Term Staff Permit (CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross is a prerequisite for this permit)
• Experience teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Northern California community (preferred)

Skills and Mindsets

• Deep commitment to KIPP’s mission and vision
• Dedication to anti-racist, culturally responsive teaching
• Belief that all students can achieve at the highest levels
• Strong content knowledge and instructional skills
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and openness to learning new educational technologies (e.g., Zoom, Nearpod)

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands

• Physical: Ability to navigate school and classroom settings. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-20 lbs. Physical agility to move in various positions to execute duties effectively (e.g., kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping, and reaching overhead).
• Mental: Ability to handle stress of deadlines and normal work standards, analyze problems, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods, read, calculate, perform routine math, memorize, and recall objects and people.
• Environmental: School and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of 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 factor in making that 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 7,000+ elementary, middle, and high school students across East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton represent the rich diversity of our region: 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% receive special education services. We strive to build a team of educators whose backgrounds and experiences reflect those of our students and families.

Pay

KIPP Northern California offers a competitive salary benchmarked annually against local district and charter schools to ensure competitiveness. Salary step scales are available here: KIPP Stockton Scale 26-27 (Stockton only).

Benefits

We are dedicated to you and your family's well-being! Our comprehensive benefits package includes 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.