- Salary
- $115k – $172k
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Regional Support
- Seniority
- Director
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Lever
Description
Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.
Mission
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
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.
Role Overview
The Director of Math & Science designs and implements KIPP SoCal's TK-8 math & science approach, leading math specialists, AD of T&L, science, and coaches to drive equitable, inclusive, and rigorous academic experiences for all students. Through strategic vision-setting, capacity building, and continuous improvement, the Director plans and oversees regional professional development for teachers and leaders aligned to math goals, while overseeing the planning of academic systems and structures to operationalize the academic vision. T
he Director works collaboratively with the Director of T&L, Director of SpEd, and Director of Schools to support all schools and ensure that math instruction is culturally responsive, evidence-based, and aligned with organizational goals to advance student achievement across all KIPP SoCal schools. The Director of math may lead team wide, cross-content projects that exercises their project management and supports the team in accomplishing yearly goals.
This role primarily works inside of our schools. There will also be opportunities to work in our office just south of Downtown LA.
Priority application deadline is July 20, 2026.
Anticipated start date is late August 2026.
Skills
Project Management
Benefits
KIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $114,618 to $171,928. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint of $143,273 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 costEmployer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCalVoluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave and vacationOther great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)
