Expanded Learning Program Instructor
About the job
- A high school diploma is required, and candidates must complete the KIPP assessment before interview.
- 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 prioritizing safety.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Ability to work effectively with teachers, parents, and students.
- The role requires approximately 22–24 work hours per week, with increased hours during summer, and availability for a regular instructional-year shift from August through June.
- Availability for the Summer Program and possible weekend and intersession programs.
- Provide academic assistance, intervention support, and recreational programming within small student groups and whole-class settings.
- Develop, create, and implement academic, recreational, and enrichment activities.
- Supervise assigned students to ensure their safety and that the program operates in an organized and effective manner.
- Support and aid classroom teachers as assigned.
- Assist with event planning.
- Maintain daily attendance records.
- Enter accurate and timely attendance data into the data management system.
- Complete and submit relevant data in a timely manner, including early release forms, student evaluations, and progress data as requested.
- Report on student progress and behavior.
- Attend weekly or monthly school-based staff meetings and training.
- Participate in training offered by the school site and regional office.
- Attend all additional required meetings.
- An associate degree or at least two years of coursework at a four-year college is preferred.
About the company
KIPP SoCal Public Schools operates 24 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools across 20 Local Education Agencies, educating more than 10,000 students and guiding 6,800 alumni to college and beyond. It is a nonprofit network that collaborates with families and communities to provide schools that prioritize rigorous academics and a whole-child approach—covering social-emotional learning, health, identity, character development, and purpose—so students gain the skills and confidence to pursue college, careers, and fulfilling lives within a just, equitable society. Distinguishing factors include its affiliation with the national KIPP network, a clear liberation-centered mission, and a commitment to open-enrollment, free access, and extensive support to ensure success from high school through college and beyond. The overarching goal is to prepare students to lead fulfilling lives, pursue their chosen paths, and help create a more just world for themselves and their communities.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- KIPP SoCal received an $11 million MacKenzie Scott donation, strengthening unrestricted balance-sheet flexibility.
- The 2023 CTC residency grant expanded cohorts to 45 residents and 45 mentor teachers.
- June 2026 enrollment pages show active 2026-27 demand and open applications across all schools.
What critics are saying
- KIPP Compton Upper School lacks a permanent home, exposing families to chronic facility instability.
- A 2022 Cudahy lawsuit blocked KIPP Pueblo Unido's campus, showing local resistance can stall expansion.
- California charter politics and declining enrollment would crush growth if fundraising slows or lottery demand weakens.
What makes KIPP SoCal Public Schools unique
- KIPP SoCal operates 20 tuition-free TK-8 schools, serving 10,000+ students across Southern California.
- Its one-year teacher residency pairs credentialing, a master's degree, and a $45,000 stipend.
- Permanent-campus fundraising already delivered 18 sites, including KIPP Comienza and KIPP Ignite openings.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Hybrid Work Options