Elementary School Art Teacher
About the job
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
- A passing score on the California Basic Skills Test (CBEST) or basic skills equivalency.
- A valid preliminary or clear teaching credential appropriate to the role is strongly preferred but not required.
- Teach the knowledge and skills, nurture students' confidence and character, and inspire the passion needed for students to achieve their goals and positively impact the world.
- Value and draw upon students' experiences and backgrounds.
- Use a variety of instructional strategies based on the diverse needs of all students to engage them.
- Develop and administer assessments to measure students' growth toward goals and monitor mastery of content standards.
- Analyze informal and formal student assessment results and use the 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.
- Maintain high expectations for students' academic achievement and conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.
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