KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy is dedicated to providing its students with the knowledge, skills and character traits needed to succeed in top-quality college preparatory high schools, colleges, and the competitive world beyond. The students at KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy are among the hardest working around, with national and state test results that prove their commitment and dedication. A California Distinguished School, SF Bay is now the top-ranked middle school in San Francisco, and in the top 10% statewide. The school ranks 10 on the API (Academic Performance Index) when compared to all schools, and 10 when compared to like schools demographically (of all top-ranked schools, the school has the largest African American and Hispanic/Latino populations by far).

Last spring, SF Bay’s first graduating class earned over $360,000 in scholarships to private and parochial schools. All eighth graders were accepted into college-prep schools such as Lick-Wilmerding, Urban, and International, parochial schools such as St Ignatius, Sacred Heart, and Riordan, and public schools such as Gateway and Lowell. While the school has experienced great success, the new principal will face the challenge of taking this young middle school to the next level.

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 http://sfbayacademy.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 San Francisco Bay Academy and your resume to Wendy Smith at teach@kippbayarea.org. Please email with any questions.