Teacher (27-28)

KIPP Public Schools Northern California • East Palo Alto, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP NorCal teachers create joyful, inclusive, and academically rigorous classrooms where students are challenged, supported, and empowered to succeed. They deliver standards-aligned instruction, use evidence of student learning to strengthen their practice, and build strong relationships with students and families. Through collaboration, coaching, and continuous reflection, teachers contribute to a school community grounded in educational equity, belonging, and high expectations.

This is an on-site, school-based, full-time role on a school-year calendar. The position involves working primarily in school and classroom environments, interacting regularly with students, families, and staff, and managing frequent interruptions throughout the school day. Teachers must be able to perform the essential functions of classroom teaching with or without reasonable accommodation. Occasional lifting or carrying of classroom materials up to 20 lbs. may be required. The role also requires managing competing priorities, responding to student needs, sustaining attention during instruction, analyzing student learning, and making decisions in a dynamic school environment.

KIPP Northern California Public Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The organization offers a competitive salary benchmarked annually against local district and charter schools, as well as medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Valid California teaching credential appropriate for the assignment, or eligibility for a credential or permit pathway approved for the specific assignment, as determined by KIPP NorCal's credentialing team.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross when required for the applicable permit pathway.
• Deep commitment to KIPP’s mission and vision.
• Strong knowledge of the subject matter and grade levels to be taught.
• Ability to plan, deliver, and adapt instruction using student work and assessment results.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues and communicate effectively across differences.
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching, anti-racist practice, and the belief that every student can achieve at high levels.
• Ability to use Google Workspace and learn instructional technology.
• Ability to navigate classroom and school environments, use instructional technology, and perform the essential functions of classroom teaching, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Occasional ability to lift or carry classroom materials up to 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching or supporting students with varied learning needs, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
• Experience partnering with families and communities represented in KIPP NorCal schools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction using KIPP NorCal's curriculum and academic priorities to advance student learning.
• Adapt instructional strategies and learning experiences to meet students' diverse academic and developmental needs, including those of multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with relevant staff to implement applicable student learning plans and ensure students receive appropriate instructional supports.
• Establish clear learning goals and use checks for understanding, student work, and assessments to monitor progress toward grade-level expectations.
• Analyze evidence of student learning to adjust instruction, address learning gaps, and provide timely, actionable feedback.
• Maintain accurate and timely student records, including attendance, grades, and other required documentation, to support student progress and school operations.
• Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and intellectually engaging classroom community grounded in belonging, high expectations, and positive relationships.
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching, Social Emotional Learning, and restorative practices to support student development and a positive learning environment.
• Establish and reinforce clear routines and expectations that promote student safety, engagement, and ownership of learning.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and families through consistent, culturally responsive communication about student learning and progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues, instructional coaches, and school leaders to strengthen instruction and contribute to shared student outcomes.
• Engage in ongoing coaching, feedback, professional learning, and reflection to continuously improve instructional practice and advance equitable student outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Transportation benefits
• Competitive salary benchmarked annually against local district and charter schools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level