Oakland, California. Located in the West Oakland neighborhood, KIPP Bridge currently has 265 fifth through eighth grade students. Our students participate in an extended school year and school day, as students attend classes from 7:30am – 5:00pm daily, as well as one Saturday a month, and a three-week summer enrichment program. This school is part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network of schools.

KIPP teachers:

• hold a valid teaching credential
• are committed to working with educationally under-served students
• hold high expectations for every student
• possess strong content area knowledge and classroom management skills
• teach in our extended day and year schedule
• contribute to a relentless and dedicated team of outstanding professionals
• communicate well with students, families and colleagues
• make achievement possible

About KIPP National

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 57 locally-run KIPP schools in 17 states and Washington, DC, which are serving over 14,000 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, nearly 80 percent of KIPP alumni have matriculated to college.

Please become thoroughly familiar with www.kippbridge.org and www.kipp.org before applying. Candidates must have at least one year of full time teaching experience; those experienced in working with under-served youth strongly preferred. To apply, send a cover letter explaining why you are interested in teaching at KIPP Bridge Charter School and your resume to Wendy Smith at teach@kippbayarea.org. Please email with any questions.