Yoga Teacher - South Los Angeles

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 love, well, teaching dance to elementary students. If the prospect of creating dance units that celebrate and teach all types of dance from all types of cultures excites you, then apply today, especially if you have a dance credential presently. Those applications will receive top priority.

What You'll Do

• Analyze informal and formal student assessment results and use this information to drive and inform instruction
• Value and draw upon students’ experiences and backgrounds
• Maintain high expectations for students academic achievement and conduct
• Develop and administer a variety of assessments to measure students’ growth towards goals and to monitor students mastery of the content standards
• Implement classroom management techniques to create a nurturing and structured classroom environment and structure
• Teach dance classes to multiple grade levels throughout the week in a dedicated classroom space
• Create dance units and design dance performances that engage all school community stakeholders
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies based on the diverse needs of all the students that engage all students
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with teammates, parents, and community members
• Teach the knowledge and skills, nurture the confidence and character, and inspire the passion needed for our students to achieve their goals, live their best lives, and positively impact the world

You'll Be Qualified If You Have

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Passing score on the California Basic Skills Test (CBEST) or basic skills equivalency
• Valid preliminary or CLEAR P.E. teaching credential (strong preference but not required)

Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following

• Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA, Compton, and San Diego
• Creation of an individualized credentialing plan with top-notch support from our dedicated Talent Team
• Support and care from fellow teachers, administrators, and regional team members
• Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation
• Ongoing professional development and coaching from a school site manager

Working with Us Means the Following Perks

• Generous time off program includes 22 holidays and sick leave
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.)
• Employer paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
• Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, tuition reimbursement for dependents, etc.)
• Very competitive and transparent compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package
• 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost

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.