KIPP SoCal Public Schools is hiring for a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed.
2025-26 Applications Now Open
We’re committed to building joyful, academically excellent schools by investing in our team. At KIPP, we create clear career pathways, authentic spaces, and a commitment to anti-racist, anti-biased practices—so our team can thrive, be their authentic selves, and have a lasting impact on students' lives.
For our teachers’ innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth and the lives they lead beyond our walls.
Our teachers always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with support to grow and opportunities to lead.
Together, we share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits. We need talented teachers to realize it.
Our new 2024-25 Teacher Salary Scale is among the highest in the city and our comprehensive health and benefit program invests in you.
Earn your California teaching credential and Master's degree in just one year through a powerful apprenticeship program focused on leadership development.
KIPP SoCal has adopted Anti-Racist Policy & Standards to help guide our journey towards becoming an Anti-Racist organization.
From Instructional Assistant to Teacher to Administrative roles, there is a clear and supported pathway for your career at KIPP SoCal.
Our School Leader Fellow Program is a mentored learning program that prepares our leaders to become successors within our KIPP SoCal school network.
We believe that leading with love, strength in the collective, learning & growing and courage & integrity are the foundation of our team & family journey.
Strong leaders build strong school communities, and are committed to ensuring that we grow from within. In fact, 85% of all leadership positions were filled internally last year.
We respect and value the unique gifts all of our teachers bring, providing the resources and benefits needed for our team to be effective in their desire and ability to transform students’ lives.
Through on-the-job training and coaching, high-quality professional development, and rigorous leadership training, KIPP SoCal educators feel supported in all stages of their educational career.
If you're seeking a community focused on culturally responsive, affirming education with clear career pathways, diverse school environments, and a proven record of student success and personal growth, explore what it’s like to teach with us here.
Earn your California teaching credential and Master’s Degree in one year through a powerful apprenticeship program focused on teacher & leadership development within a highly effective, hands-on, mentored and formal learning environment.
The School Leader Fellow Program (SLFP) is an exciting opportunity for current instructional leaders to apply to be part of a rigorous one year leadership development program to prepare to serve as a school leader at KIPP SoCal Public Schools. The SLFP is a research-based program aimed at preparing aspiring school leaders in the adaptive and technical skills to lead a KIPP SoCal school as either a successor or founding school leader.
The Special Education team partners with families and communities to support all students' social-emotional and academic growth. Through specialized instruction, trauma-informed, and evidence-based interventions, we drive equitable and inclusive practices that support students to thrive and succeed.
We’re seeking big picture thinkers with a love of students, working to ensure high-quality programs for all. Learn about roles in School Operations, After-School Programs, Student Services, and Instructional Support.
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The regional School Success Team embodies the mission of KIPP SoCal as optimistic, mission-driven people using social-intelligence and performance to make the best decisions in the interest of our schools, team members, and students. Learn about roles in Academics, KIPP Through College, Operations & Finance, Talent, and Technology.
KIPP SoCal is dedicated to fostering joyful, academically excellent schools by deeply investing in our team. We build clear and inspiring career paths, and commit to anti-racist, anti-biased mindsets. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where our team can thrive authentically and build long-term and fulfilling careers.
Our new teacher pay scale is among the best in the city, with a signing bonus up to $10,000 for credentialed teachers. Starting pay for a credentialed teacher is $70,000. See salary scales here:
Through real-time coaching and mentorship, on-site professional development, residency and fellow programs, we are committed to your growth and development.
At KIPP SoCal, we honor the commitment that our teachers bring year after year, our teachers now enjoy salary increases of up to $20,000 in your first 5 years!
We offer additional differentials for teachers who join our organization with master’s degrees, advanced special education credentials, and National Board Certification up to $6K.
We believe that great teachers recruit great teachers. Submit a contact that leads to their hire, and you will receive a bonus up to $1K depending on the role. No limit.
Full-time employees receive free individual health benefits, free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a 401k retirement program with a company match, extended paid maternity leave and more.
“I have a great time helping my students learn — it’s so rewarding seeing them grow and develop as young, enthusiastic learners.”
"The Teacher Resident experience is meaningful to me, [because] I am surrounded by so much support, which has alleviated some of the stress that can come with being a first-time teacher. I am learning everyday and look forward to the day I have my own classroom."
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"I never forget why I am doing this and who my audience is. My goal is to make my students feel as though I am right there with them."
All applications must be submitted online. All applicants should be fully vaccinated or have a plan to be fully vaccinated before applying. For all school-based roles, click here. For Regional Support roles click here. Our application allows you to indicate geographic preferences within Los Angeles (East LA, Southeast LA, South LA, and Compton) and for our one school site in San Diego. Our team will consider your preferences in matching with our open roles at different school sites.
Applicants who move forward will be invited to an initial interview (conducted by phone or virtual platform) by a member of our Talent team. Please be ready to share electronic copies of any items related to credentialing such as transcripts, CBEST scores, or other proof of licensure. Also, we strongly suggest sharing any links to teaching videos you may have.
Applicants who move forward from the initial interview will be invited for a final interview at one or possibly two of our KIPP SoCal schools, or with a Hiring Manager for regional-support roles. While each school’s selection process varies slightly, for teaching roles, you should expect to complete a final interview with leaders of the school, as well as teaching a sample lesson.
Applicants who complete a final interview will be notified of their status and those selected will receive an offer to officially join the KIPP SoCal Public School Team & Family. Your status is typically known within 24 hours of completing your final interview.
Our applications for our 2022-2023 school year are open, apply today!
Don’t want to wait until next school year? We have several open roles that are looking to staff roles right now.
Qualified applicants for any KIPP SoCal position prioritize racial justice and being anti-racist, in pursuit of the goal that education is for liberation. Successful teaching candidates are highly reflective, value feedback, and constantly seek to improve their instructional practices. They also are able to provide evidence of their teaching skill through teaching videos or student data.
Yes! There are many opportunities for applicants of all backgrounds to join our mission and work at KIPP SoCal Public Schools.
Earn Your CA Preliminary Credential and Masters in Teaching: The KIPP SoCal Residency program is a prestigious one-year program that provides a unique opportunity for aspiring teachers to learn alongside mentor teachers during a one year year. Residents gradually take on more instructional responsibilities during the year and have a dedicated hiring event just for them upon the program’s completion.
After-School Instructors: If you love building lasting relationships with students, creating inspiring and engaging lessons, and growing as an educator and a teammate, we encourage you to consider this hourly role. Learn more here.
Yes, we have many non-teaching positions available through our School Success Team (SST) team! The SST is an essential key to our success. See the positions available across our SST team here.
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