Compensation, Development & Recognition

KIPP SoCal is dedicated to fostering joyful, academically excellent schools by deeply investing in our team. We build clear and inspiring career paths, and commit to anti-racist, anti-biased mindsets. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where our team can thrive authentically and build long-term and fulfilling careers.

KIPP SoCal Career Pathways

We believe that strong leaders build strong school communities, and are committed to investing in ensuring that we are growing from within. In fact, on the career pathway through KIPP SoCal, 85% of all leadership positions were filled internally last year.

Professional Development

Through real-time coaching and mentorship, on-site professional development, residency and fellow programs, we are committed to your growth and development.

• Our Teacher Residency Program establishes a pathway for motivated individuals to become certified teachers
• Our School Leader Fellowship Program identifies and trains prospective founders and successor leaders
• Our Teacher Leader Program is designed for teachers who are responsible for team leadership

Comprehensive Compensation & Rewards

Persist with Purpose Bonus

• At KIPP SoCal, we honor the commitment that our teachers bring year after year, our teachers now enjoy salary increases of up to $20,000 in your first 5 years!

Certification Differentials

• We offer additional differentials for teachers who join our organization with master’s degrees, advanced special education credentials, and National Board Certification up to $6K.

Referral Bonus

• We believe that great teachers recruit great teachers. Submit a contact that leads to their hire, and you will receive a bonus up to $1K depending on the role. No limit.

Benefits & Retirement

• Full-time employees receive free individual health benefits, free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a 401k retirement program with a company match, extended paid maternity leave and more.