English Teacher - Middle School

Overview

2026-27 Teaching Positions East Palo Alto, California

At KIPP Public Schools Northern California, our English Teachers bring our academic and cultural visions to life. You will design engaging lessons, use data to guide instruction, and create a classroom where every student learns and thrives. You will also integrate Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices to build a joyful, inclusive, and safe community.

You will work closely with your school’s Leadership Team—including your Instructional Coach—to continuously strengthen your teaching practice. Through weekly meetings, coaching, and feedback, you will receive the support needed to grow as an educator and leader.

We are committed to building an anti-racist community. Teachers engage in ongoing reflection on identity, equity, and systemic impact, and we collectively examine our practices, data, and culture to ensure our schools serve all students with excellence and dignity.

• Experience teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Northern California community (preferred)

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (required)
• Hold a valid teaching credential in the subject of your desired role, or be eligible for a General Education Limited Assignment Permit, Provisional Internship Permit, or Short Term Staff Permit (CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross is a prerequisite for this permit)

• Deep commitment to KIPP’s mission and vision
• Dedication to anti-racist, culturally responsive teaching
• Belief that all students can achieve at the highest levels
• Strong content knowledge and instructional skills
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Proficiency in Google Suite and openness to learning new educational technologies (e.g., Zoom, Nearpod)

• Develop and implement daily and long-term lesson plans aligned with KIPP’s academic vision
• Analyze student data regularly to inform instruction and support student growth
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and rigorous classroom environment grounded in Restorative Practices and SEL
• Use culturally responsive classroom management strategies to ensure safety, belonging, and high expectations for all students
• Communicate proactively with families, colleagues, and leaders to build strong partnerships
• Engage fully in weekly professional development and Communities of Practice
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including attendance, grades, and behavior data

Physical:
Ability to navigate school and classroom settings; use technology; lift or carry equipment up to 20 lbs; perform movements such as kneeling, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping, and reaching overhead.
Mental:
Handle deadlines, analyze problems, concentrate for long periods, read and calculate.
Environmental:
Work in a school setting with constant interruptions; follow health and safety guidelines from CDC, CDE, and public health agencies.

This is a full‑time, exempt position on a school‑year calendar cycle, located at our school sites.

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality.

Our 7,000+ elementary, middle, and high school students across East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton represent the rich diversity of our region: 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% receive special education services.

We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits. Salaries are benchmarked annually against local district and charter schools to ensure competitiveness.

Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page.

KIPP Northern California Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin or ancestry, cultural background, religious creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital/registered domestic partner status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, primary language, citizenship or immigration status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.