Middle School Social Studies Teacher Apprentice Los Angeles, CA Support at KIPP LA Academics Full-Time Immediate Apply for this job About KIPP LA Public Schools KIPP LA Schools is a non-profit organization that operates free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students in South, Southeast, and East Los Angeles. KIPP LAs mission is to teach the academic skills, foster the intellectual habits, and cultivate the character traits needed for our students to thrive in school, college, and life. Through the success of our students, KIPP LA's team and family will serve as a model of excellence and collaborate with others to raise the quality of education in Los Angeles. KIPP LA currently operates 17 schools and serves approximately 7,200 students. Our team is expanding rapidly; over the next five years, we will more than double the number of students we serve. The Teacher Apprentice is a classroom teacher, who is responsible for classroom culture, lesson execution, lesson internalization, and lesson planning that can be accomplished during a school day. Teacher Apprentices work with a grade level, a content area, or a specific lead teacher in a KIPP LA school to ensure students are mastering content and getting as much as they can out of the school day. The Teacher Apprentice reports to and is evaluated by the School Leadership while working closely with a lead teacher. The support a Teacher Apprentice receives is dynamic and focused, building their skills in instructional skill and content knowledge strategically throughout the year. Teacher Apprentices are evaluated using the expectations from the same rubric, scoring, and goal setting as lead teachers at KIPP LA, but their expectations are scaffolded based on the skills they are responsible for in their classrooms. The Opportunity Have full responsibility day one for student success and classroom outcomes Participate in school-wide professional development and learning Are accountable for student achievement of all students he or she works with (classroom, group, grade level, etc.) Assist in teaching the knowledge and skills, nurturing the confidence and character, and inspiring the passion needed for our students to achieve their goals, live their best lives, and positively impact the world Support classroom instruction and the lead teacher throughout the day Execute lesson plans thoroughly and prepares needed materials for an effective lesson consistently, especially with small student groups Utilize a variety of instructional strategies based on the diverse needs of all the students that engage all students Differentiate instruction effectively to meet the individual needs of all the students Design and implements instruction for small groups Assist in analyzing informal and formal student assessment results and uses this information to drive and inform instruction Meet with lead teacher to discuss progress against goals, student data, curriculum planning and classroom observations Qualifications & Desired Characteristics Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education Passing score on the California Basic Skills Test (CBEST) Relentless determination to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed Passion and deep alignment with KIPP LAs mission, values and culture Goal driven, accountable, and reliable; Strong attention to detail and follow through Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and word Proficiency in Google Suite The Perks Very competitive compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of cost KIPP LA life insurance 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP LA Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.) Generous time off program includes 22 holidays and sick leave Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, tuition reimbursement, etc.) KIPP LA 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 LA 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 at our website, http://www.kippla.org/ . Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.