Associate Director of Teaching and Learning, Science

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. Job Description The Associate Director of T&L, Science leads the design and implementation of content-specific visions, systems, and structures that advance KIPP SoCal's regional academic priorities in Science programming. In close collaboration with the Director of Teaching & Learning, Director of Math & Science, Director of Literacy, and school leadership teams, the team member in this role will set direction through clear goals and success metrics, lead professional development for school leaders, and provide differentiated on-the-ground support to schools based on need and health. The AD of T&L, Science may lead team wide, cross-content projects that exercises their project management and supports the team in accomplishing yearly goals in science achievement. Every effort this role leads — from vision creation to new teacher onboarding to tiered school support — is in service of ensuring that all students experience an equitable, joyful, and academically excellent learning environment. This role primarily works inside of our schools. There will also be opportunities to work in our office just south of Downtown LA. Updated application deadline is September 21, 2026. Anticipated start date is October 2026. The role is signing bonus eligible.