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Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 23 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 6,800 alumni to and through college and beyond.
What We Believe
KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
You Should Apply If
You enjoy building lasting relationships with students, creating strong and positive behavioral support plans, and growing as an educator and a teammate. This role will support middle students grades 5-8 at KIPP Sol Academy in East Los Angeles. The strongest applicants will be amazing relationship builders with students of that age.
Please note: This opening is a '23-'24 school year opening with a start date in mid-July 2023. The role will last for the length of the school year. At that time, the team member in the position can pursue a similar role with KIPP SoCal or, ideally, pursue a teaching position at KIPP Sol Academy or another KIPP SoCal site.
What You'll Do
- Build strong relationships with all middle school students, including and especially with those needing additional supports to be successful
- Support teacher in implementing classroom procedures and routines
- Maintain consistency in middle school classrooms with teacher vacancies when changes in substitute teachers occur, ensuring the student experience remains consistent even with a change in lead teacher
- Be willing to change classrooms as staffing needs necessitate to ensure consistency for students school-wide
- Support students during independent work time to ensure they are on task and able to complete work at the level of rigor expected
- In cases where there are students with specific behavioral needs, provide support in line with their individualized behavior plan
- Collaborate with other instructional assistants and grade level teachers to ensure support across classrooms is consistent and in line with KIPP Sol’s high expectations for both academics and character
You'll Be Qualified If You Have
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Passing score on the California Basic Skills Test (CBEST) or basic skills equivalency preferred
- Ideal candidates for the Instructional Assistant role are recent college graduates who are interested in pursuing a career as an educator.
Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following
- Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation
- Spending time with students and families in the the East LA community
- Support and care from fellow regional team members
- Ongoing professional development and coaching from manager
Working with Us Means the Following Perks
- Full-time position starting at $19/hour (non-negotiable)
- Very competitive compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package
- 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of cost
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
Please note:
- This opening is a '23-'24 school year opening with a tentative start date in mid-July
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.
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