Science Teacher
About the job
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning is required.
- A valid preliminary or clear teaching credential appropriate to the role is strongly preferred but not required.
- Multiple years of teaching experience in communities similar to KIPP SoCal are strongly preferred.
- 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 suited to students’ diverse needs to engage all students.
- Develop and administer assessments to measure student growth toward goals and monitor mastery of content standards.
- Analyze informal and formal assessment results and use them to inform instruction.
- Communicate and collaborate professionally with teammates, parents, and community members.
- Use 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.
- A valid preliminary or clear teaching credential appropriate to the role is strongly preferred but not required.
- Multiple years of teaching experience in communities similar to KIPP SoCal are strongly 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
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Sabbatical Leave
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Gym Membership
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Conferences Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Stock Options
Company Equity
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Certification Support
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Meal Benefits
Parental Leave
Relocation Assistance
Commuter Benefits
Volunteer Time Off
Pet Insurance
EAP
Employee Referral Bonus
Training Programs
Mentorship Program
Company News
Courtney, who has ten years of experience working in education, joined the KIPP SoCal team in 2019 and served as a Dean, Assistant School Leader, and School Leader Fellow at KIPP Empower Academy & KIPP Ignite Academy.
KIPP SoCal, a network of 24 public charter schools throughout Southern California, was awarded the Teacher Residency Implementation Grant from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is thrilled to announce that KIPP SoCal has received an $11 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.