Art Teacher - Middle School

About This Role

This teaching position focuses on bringing academic and cultural visions to life by designing engaging lessons and using data to guide instruction. The role involves creating a classroom where every student learns and thrives, integrating Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices to build a joyful, inclusive, and safe community.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Meet one of the following eligibility requirements: 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 (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and openness to learning new educational technologies (e.g., Zoom, Nearpod)

Nice to have:

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

Important Details

• Schedule: school year calendar cycle

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

• Physical: Ability to navigate school and classroom settings; ability to access and utilize technology; occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-20 lbs; physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead
• Mental: Stress of deadlines and normal work standards; ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives; work with interruptions; concentrate for long periods of time; read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people