KIPP Careers

Work at KIPP! Join any of our 23 schools in Northern California
or work at the the Regional Support Office. 
School Support  Regional Support Office

Join the KIPP Team

We know excellent teachers and leaders are the single most influential factor in student outcomes. We believe people are more successful and more likely to persist in teaching and leadership roles when we invest in their training and development as early as possible. As a result, we invest in training, coaching, and benefits that support adults to also stay and thrive at KIPP.

Join our Northern California team and work through a lens of social justice to help develop in our students the knowledge, skills and character essential to thrive in college, shape their futures, and positively impact the world.

KIPP Northern California offers a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

Visa sponsorship is not available. Read Employment Requirements here.

KIPP Team

Our student community consists of over 6,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. We strive to cultivate an experienced and representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity to prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond. Click to view complete list of openings

Role Spotlight : Principal (School Leader)

The School Leader (Principal) sets the tone, and is an ambassador of, a powerful vision for student achievement based on KIPP’s philosophy. They must strategically implement the school’s mission through effective leadership and management of the school’s students and staff. The School Leader’s collaboration with their leadership team will result in an instructional program and school environment that prepares every student for success in college, career, and beyond. Apply online

Principal in Residency Program (Future School Leaders):

The Principal In Residence (PIR) program is a 1 to 2-year program designed to ensure new School Leaders are prepared to thrive as principals. Through this program, future School Leaders who are committed to our mission are given the opportunity to develop the leadership skills necessary to lead great schools. Learn more about this program. 

Top 3 reasons why you belong at KIPP

#1

We’re a network of high achieving schools with a focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion.

#2

We provide continuous professional development, instructional support and access to resources.

#3

You’ll make an impact in and out of the classroom with student centered learning and restorative justice practices.
Why work at KIPP?
  • Professional teacher development
  • Focus on social justice, diversity, and inclusion
  • College advising for KIPP students through college graduation
  • Curriculum & hands-on academic support
  • Restorative justice practiced in 100% of schools

Join Our Team