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Elementary School Teacher at KIPP SoCal Public Schools Share on X Print Application Deadline Continuous Date Posted 7/15/2026 Contact Arica Watford Number of Openings 6 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Competitive salary Length of Work Year 25-26 School Year Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Who We Are KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a network of 23 high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools. We educate more than 9,000 students in grades pre-K through eighth in the greater Los Angeles area and San Diego. Additionally, we support approximately 5,100 alumni on their journey to and through high school and college.

You Should Apply If You love building lasting relationships with students, creating inspiring and engaging lessons, and growing as an educator and a teammate. What You'll Do - Teach the knowledge and skills, nurture the confidence and character, and inspire the passion needed for our 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 the students that engage all students - Develop and administer a variety of assessments to measure students' growth towards goals and to monitor students mastery of the 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 and structure - Maintain high expectations for students academic achievement and conduct Requirements / Qualifications You'll Be Qualified If You Have - Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning - Passing score on the California Basic Skills Test (CBEST) or basic skills equivalency - Valid preliminary or CLEAR teaching credential appropriate to role (Strong preference but not required) Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following - Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation - Spending time with students and families in the best 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 Other Perks - 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 (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.) - Generous time off program includes 22 holidays and sick leave - Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, tuition reimbursement for dependents, etc.) Requirements / Qualifications You'll Be Qualified If You Have - Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning - Passing score on the California Basic Skills Test (CBEST) or basic skills equivalency - Valid preliminary or CLEAR teaching credential appropriate to role (Strong preference but not required) Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following - Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation - Spending time with students and families in the best 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 Other Perks - 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 (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.) - Generous time off program includes 22 holidays and sick leave - Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, tuition reimbursement for dependents, etc.) CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only

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