Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

Who We AreKIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 6,800 alumni to and through college and beyond.What We BelieveKIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.What We DoAt 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 IfYou love teaching the little ones! KIPP SoCal is excited to expand our transitional kindergarten (TK) classrooms offerings for the upcoming school year and we're looking for applicants who love building lasting relationships with students, who enjoy developing fun, yet academic early education experiences, and who seek growing as an educator and a teammate. 3+ years experience as a TK teacher is highly preferred.What You'll DoTeach 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 worldFollow lesson plans or create lesson plans that ensures consistency and optimal learning, and that encourages students to actively participateValue and draw upon students' experiences and backgroundsUtilize a variety of instructional strategies based on the diverse needs of all the students that engage all studentsDevelop and administer a variety of assessments to measure students' growth towards goals and to monitor students mastery of the content standardsAnalyze informal and formal student assessment results and use this information to drive and inform instructionCommunicate and collaborate professionally with teammates, families, and community membersImplement classroom management techniques to create a nurturing and structured classroom environment and structureYou'll Be Qualified If You HaveBachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning Effective August 1, 2023 and in accordance with Education Code 48000(g), teachers who are first assigned to a transitional kindergarten classroom after July 1, 2015 are required to have a valid credential issued by the CTC AND at least one of the following: At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both, from a regionally-accredited college or university.Three or more school years of teaching experience (minimum regular schedule of 20 hours per week) in a transitional kindergarten setting, preschool age early childhood or childhood development program, or a combination of these experiences. Teaching experience can be completed as a Lead Teacher or Instructional Assistant, or what the LEA deems equivalent to one of these roles.A valid Child Development Teacher Permit or higher issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.Joining KIPP SoCal Means the FollowingWorking 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 DiegoSupport and care from fellow teachers, administrators, and regional team membersOngoing professional development and coaching from a school site manager Creation of an individualized credentialing plan with top-notch support from our dedicated Talent TeamBenefits & CompensationVery competitive and trancompensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the costEmployer paid KIPP SoCal life insurance401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCalVoluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.)Generous time off program includes 22 holidays and sick leaveOther great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)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 orientationgender 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, Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.

Created: 2025-03-09