KIPP Heartwood Academy is a public, college-preparatory middle school committed to providing our students with the knowledge, skills, character, and intellectual habits needed to excel in college and to make positive change every single day.KIPP Heartwood Academy is an exceptional school — our students are ranked in the top 3% of all public schools in CA, yet 90% of them will be the first in their families to go to college.

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.kipp.org and www.kippheartwood.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 Heartwood Academy and your resume to Wendy Smith at teach@kippbayarea.org. Please email with any questions.