Theater Teacher South LA at KIPP SoCal Public Schools

Who We AreKIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free open-enrollment charter public schools within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA) educating more than 10000 students and supporting 8300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social emotional and academic support for success in high school college and life.MissionTogether with families and communities we create joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.What We DoAt 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 its 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 IfYou love teaching theater and drama to middle school students. We have an opening at our middle school in Compton which launched their theater program last year. Keep our momentum going by joining this awesome team. For the upcoming school year the theater teacher will work with grades 5th-7th.Priority deadline: July 25 2025. Role is signing bonus eligible for credentialed teachers.What Youll DoTeach 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 worldValue and draw upon students experiences and backgroundsUtilize a variety of instructional strategies based on the diverse needs of all the students that engage all studentsDevelop and administer a variety of assessments to measure students growth towards goals and to monitor students mastery of the content standardsAnalyze informal and formal student assessment results and use this information to drive and inform instructionCommunicate and collaborate professionally with teammates parents and community membersImplement classroom management techniques to create a nurturing and structured classroom environment and structureMaintain high expectations for students academic achievement and conductOther duties as assigned by school administrationYoull Be Qualified If You HaveBachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher learning Valid preliminary or CLEAR teaching credential appropriate to role (Strong preference but not required)Multiple years teaching experience in communities similar to the ones KIPP SoCal serves is strongly preferredTheater teaching in a public school setting is strongly preferredJoining KIPP SoCal Means the FollowingWorking at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberationSpending time with students and families in the best communities of LA Compton and San DiegoSupport and care from fellow teachers administrators and regional team membersOngoing professional development and coaching from a school site managerCreation of an individualized credentialing plan with top-notch support from our dedicated Talent TeamWorking with Us Means the Following PerksVery competitive and transparent compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer dependents added at 50% of the costEmployer paid KIPP SoCal life insurance401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCalVoluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life Accident Short Term Disability Pet Insurance etc.)Generous time off program includes 22 holidays and sick leaveOther great benefits (Flexible spending account EAP etc.)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 Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us. Key Skills Accounts Handling,Customer Service,ABAP,Infection Control,Bakery,Jboss Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1