Tips for Teaching Applicants
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Currently Available Positions:
Oakland (KIPP Bridge Charter School, Grades 5-8; Regional Support Office)
- Temporary Project Manager | Click here for more information.
San Francisco (KIPP Bayview Academy, KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy, Grades 5–8)
- none currently available
San Jose (KIPP Heartwood Academy, Grades 5–8; KIPP San Jose Collegiate, Grades 9–12)
- none currently available
San Lorenzo (KIPP Summit Academy, Grades 5–8; KIPP King Collegiate, Grades 9–12)
- Eighth Grade Science | Email resume and cover letter to ric.zappa@kippsummit.org.
Teaching Jobs Available for 2012-2013 School Year:
We do not yet know all of our openings, but we will review general applications on a rolling basis beginning December 5th.
Oakland (KIPP Bridge Charter School, Grades 5–8)
- none currently available
San Francisco (KIPP Bayview Academy, KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy, Grades 5–8)
- Fifth Grade Math
- Sixth Grade Math
- Eighth Grade Social Studies
- Eighth Grade English
San Jose (KIPP Heartwood Academy, Grades 5–8; KIPP San Jose Collegiate, Grades 9–12)
- Algebra
- Middle School English
- Seventh Grade Social Studies
- Seventh Grade Science
- High School Government and Economics
- High School Precalculus/Calculus
- High School Special Education Resource Specialist
San Lorenzo (KIPP Summit Academy, Grades 5–8; KIPP King Collegiate, Grades 9–12)
- Eighth Grade English
- Middle School Resource Specialist
- Part-Time Middle School Counselor
- Ninth Grade English
- High School Resource
KIPP Teachers:
- believe all students — regardless of academic or socio-economic background — will achieve at the highest levels
- hold a valid teaching credential
- have at least one year of full-time teaching experience, and preferably have worked with under-served youth
- possess strong content area knowledge and classroom management skills
- teach in our extended day and year schedule (see specific school pages to learn more)
- contribute to a relentless and dedicated team of outstanding professionals
- communicate well with students, families and colleagues
- first become thoroughly familiar with this website and with www.kipp.org.
- NOTE: do not apply to teach on www.kipp.org.
- you must click here to be considered for any KIPP Bay Area Schools teaching position.
KIPP Across the Nation
KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools in under-resourced communities throughout the United States. There are currently 99 locally-run KIPP schools in 20 states and Washington, DC, which are serving over 26,000 students. Through high expectations for students and staff, world-class teachers and principals, more time in school, autonomy over budget and curriculum, and a focus on results, KIPP schools have been widely recognized for putting under-served students on the path to college. More than 80 percent of KIPP students are low-income and more than 90 percent are African American or Hispanic/Latino. Nationally, over 80 percent of KIPP alumni have matriculated to college.
Recommended Reading
- Work Hard. Be Nice. | Jay Mathews, Algonquin Books
- What Makes a Great Teacher? | Amanda Ripley, The Atlantic
- Teach Like a Champion | Doug Lemov
- A Chance to Make History | Wendy Kopp
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Tips for Teaching Applicants
