Associate Director of New Teacher Development

Who We Are

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 20 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 6,800 alumni to and through college and beyond.

What We Believe

KIPP SoCal believes that the purpose of education is for liberation. This means that we see, develop, and inspire the limitless potential in each and all of our KIPPsters.

What We Do

At 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 it's 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.

The Opportunity

You have an expertise and passion for coaching and supporting new teachers (both to the profession and to an organization). The Associate Director of New Teach Development, in collaboration with greater academic team, will set the vision for new teacher support and development priorities and processes. Additionally, in collaboration with the greater academic team, the AD of New Teacher Development will create enabling structures for effective instruction grounded in our regional philosophy and priorities.

Priority deadline for this application is June 18, 2025. The role is signing bonus eligible.

• 90% of first-year teachers are developing or proficient with the TPR Foundational Skills rubric criteria, as measured against monthly benchmarks.
• Maintain “satisfactory” or “excellent” ratings on the indicators outlined in the seminar session feedback surveys and make data-driven adjustments to ensure formal learning session effectiveness. 
• Achieve 95% site leader agreement (agree or strongly agree) on the effectiveness and clarity of the new teacher development supports, as measured by survey feedback collected each quarter, and use the results to make data-driven adjustments to better support site-based leaders in driving new teacher skills. 
• Leverage monthly site visits to ensure first-year teachers master TPR Foundational Skills action steps through a clearly defined and dynamic plan for teacher development.
• Provide differentiated support to identified schools to ensure equitable allocation of resources to serve our most vulnerable populations. 

• In addition to the below role-specific competencies, all team members are expected to uphold, demonstrate, and practice KIPP SoCal values, standards of conduct, and anti-racism standards.
• Data Analysis and Improvement. Analyzes and interprets both qualitative and quantitative data; uses data-driven insights to monitor outcomes, evaluate effectiveness, and make timely adjustments to ensure continuous improvement; communicates findings clearly to key stakeholders, ensuring informed decision-making and prompt action to address identified needs.
• Innovative Program Development. Harnesses creativity and innovation to design and implement professional development programs; actively seeks and incorporates feedback from multiple stakeholders, engaging in a continuous quality improvement cycle that includes planning, progress updates, and reflective practices to enhance program quality and effectiveness.
• Performance & Capacity Building. Coaches, mentors, and develops individuals, helping them build the skills and capabilities needed to meet goals; provides targeted feedback, identifies growth opportunities, and fosters a culture of continuous learning; empowers others to take ownership of their development, while ensuring they have the tools and support necessary to succeed.
• Cross-Functional Teamwork. Engages effectively with other teams and departments to achieve goals; promotes open communication, leverages varied perspectives, and builds strong relationships to enhance collaboration and drive successful outcomes.
• Project Management. Strategically plans, creates, and manages initiatives by developing comprehensive action plans, allocating resources effectively, tracking milestones, and seeking support/adjusting as needed to ensure timely and successful completion.

• 5+ years teaching in K-12 public education
• Experience coaching teachers directly; scale is important; not just 1 or 2
• Experience coaching and developing other instructional coaches
• Experience managing and delivering professional development programs for teachers
• Experience driving academic results across multiple classrooms or school sites through evidence-based teaching practices
• Site-based administration experience desired

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:
• Prolonged periods of working at a computer and sitting at a desk.
• Prolonged periods of working on your feet at school sites (i.e. walkthroughs and observations)
• Travel to the regional office and various school locations in Los Angeles and San Diego
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• KIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $85,600 to $128,400 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint of $107,000 depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budget allocated for this role.
• 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
• Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
• Generous paid time off program includes 22 holidays, 10 sick days, and 10 vacation days per year
• Other 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, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.