Teaching at KIPP Bayview Academy
Teachers are the backbone of Bayview Academy. Teachers are supported by a school that is committed to success through integrity, responsibility, initiative, and excellence. Thus, every individual in the school is expected to evaluate her practices, and determine what she needs to hone her teaching skills. Teachers have adequate planning time and access to professional development resources, including experts, workshops, and conferences with other KIPP School teachers. Parents are engaged in regular communication with the school, through weekly progress reports and the advisory system. This helps to develop close and supportive relationships between teachers and families. The principal observes classes regularly and follows up with conversations about teaching as well as about what the teacher needs to be successful.

Teachers at Bayview Academy are essential to the decision making process. Teachers make decisions about curriculum, school programs, and students. As a startup school, there are many opportunities for teachers to take on projects and to help to shape the Bayview Academy culture and programs. Teachers meet in grade-level teams once a week and make decisions about management and discipline, as well as events for that grade level. The entire faculty meets at least once a month where teachers provide i nput and help make decisions about the direction of the school.

FAQ's About Teaching at KIPP Bayview Academy

Q: What does it take to be a KIPP Bayview Academy Teacher?

A: The ability to:

• Create and teach challenging and engaging lessons.
• Ensure that all students learn.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management.
• Regularly evaluate and report on student progress.
• Establish positive rapport with students.
• Seek opportunities to grow professionally.
• Participate as a member of the Bayview Academy team.
• Establish and maintain strong communication with parents.
• Demonstrate and teach values of Bayview Academy: Integrity, Responsibility, Initiative, Excellence, Tenacity and Positivism.
• Create and revise curriculum and programs and to build the foundations of Bayview Academy.

Q: How are teachers paid at KIPP Bayview Academy?

A: Teachers at Bayview Academy are paid on a scale that rewards experience and demonstrated excellence. The base pay is comparable to surrounding districts, and pay for the extended hours at Bayview Academy is incorporated into teachers' salaries.

Q: What about benefits?

A: Teachers at KIPP Bayview Academy are eligible for health and retirement benefits.

Q: How do I apply to teach at KIPP Bayview Academy?

A: Please send a cover letter and resume to the following address.

Principal Molly Wood
KIPP Bayview Academy
1060 Key Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124

or send it via email to mwood@kippbayview.org. In addition to phone interviews, all teachers will be observed in the classroom as part of the application process.