Who We Are
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. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.
Mission
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 create a more just world.
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
The Expanded Learning Program Instructor role features ample opportunity to develop your teaching and leadership skills. If you want to make an immediate impact on students' lives and launch or continue your career in education, this is the role for you.
KIPP SoCal provides expanded learning programs before school, after school, in summer school, and through intersession learning opportunities. Expanded Learning Program Instructors focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of KIPP SoCal students through hands-on, engaging learning experiences.
We are especially looking for Instructors who love and can lead:
- Recreational Sports
- Multimedia (photography, video editing/directing)
- Art (painting, drawing, DIY)
- Dance and/or Cheer
- Theater or Visual/Performing arts
- Robotics
- Yearbook or school newspaper
We're hiring for immediate needs and for the upcoming school year. Apply today!
Direct Service
- Provide academic assistance, intervention support, and recreational programming within small student groups and in whole-class settings
- Develop, create and implement academic, recreational, and enrichment activities
- Supervise assigned students to ensure that students are safe and the program operates in an organized and effective manner
- Support and aid classroom teachers as assigned
- Assist with event planning
Data Collection & Reporting
- Maintain daily attendance records
- Enter accurate and timely attendance data into the data management system
- Ensure timely completion and submission of all relevant data including early release forms, evaluations from students, and progress data as requested
- Report on student progress and behavior
Training
- Attend weekly or monthly school-based staff meetings/training
- Participate in training offered by school site and regional office
- Attend all additional required meetings
Time Commitment
- This role is a year-round position, with approximately 22 - 24 work hours per week and increased hours during the summer
- Must be able to commit to a regular shift during the instructional year (Aug- June)
- Mondays: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday - Thursday: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Friday: 1:45 to 6:30 p.m.
- Available for the Summer Program, possible weekend, and intersession program
Qualifications
- Minimum education requirement: High School diploma (KIPP assessment required before interview)
- AA degree or at least two years of coursework at a four-year college preferred
- Prior experience working with groups of elementary or middle school students in an academic or recreational setting is strongly preferred
- Ability to lead groups of students in activities while placing a high priority on safety
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Ability to work effectively with teachers, parents, and students
Joining KIPP SoCal means
- 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. We’ll help you become a full-time teacher in no time!
Compensation
- Starting hourly rate of $21 per hour based on our comprehensive pay scale
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.
KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.
By submitting this application, I certify that all information I have provided — in this application and in any related materials, including my resume, cover letter, and interview responses — is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that KIPP SoCal Public Schools relies on this information in making hiring decisions. I acknowledge that any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in rescission of an offer of employment or, if I have already been hired, termination of employment, regardless of when the inaccuracy is discovered.
