Founding Middle School Teacher (KIPP Compton)

Who We Are KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 23 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 9,800 students and supporting 5,800 alumni to and through college and beyond. What We Believe KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters. What We Do At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow. You Should Apply If You love the idea of teaching 6GR at a public charter school in Compton, CA and teaching math. We're looking for strong, credentialed or permit eligible teachers for this middle school that opened in August 2023. This is a great opportunity for experienced teachers to build something amazing in a small school setting. California teaching credentials strongly preferred. What You'll Do • Teach 4 periods of ELA/humanities area to approx. 27-32 student per class • Curriculum used is called Fishtank • 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 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Relocation assistance • Vision insurance License/Certification: • Teaching Credential or are permit eligible (Preferred) Work Location: In person