Description
We are seeking a highly qualified Social Studies Teacher to join our team at KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy. As a Social Studies Teacher, you will play a critical role in shaping the educational experiences of our students.
About Us 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.
Job Summary This role will be for our site in San Diego called KIPP Adelante (5GR-8GR). The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching 6GR social studies and history, and be able to build lasting relationships with students, creating inspiring and engaging lessons.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Valid preliminary or CLEAR teaching credential appropriate to role required for the role
- Multiple years teaching experience in communities similar to the ones 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 includes holidays and sick leave
Additional Information KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.