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Get Access To All JobsABOUT KIPP PUBLIC SCHOOLS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. 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 build a more just world.
We value the dedication, hard work, and passion that our teachers bring each day. KIPP Northern California supports you with professional development, coaching, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits that reflect the appreciation we have for our teachers and their dedication to students.
Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.
Position Summary
- Teach with Purpose: Our teachers play a key role in bringing to life the academic and cultural visions of our schools. This includes daily lesson planning, intentional curriculum design, and regular data analysis to help all students learn and grow. Our teachers also implement Social Emotional Learning lessons and Restorative Practices to create a joyful, inclusive classroom community.
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Support and Collaboration: Our teachers work closely with the school’s Leadership Team, including their Instructional Coach, to ensure students are learning and growing. This includes weekly meetings, and ongoing feedback so we can continue to grow in our instructional practices.
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Commitment to Anti-Racism: We are committed to creating an anti-racist school community. We engage in ongoing development to reflect on their own identities and experiences and how that shapes us as people, educators, and leaders. As a community, we regularly analyze our school systems, academics, culture, data etc. to reflect on our progress towards being an anti-racist organization and to make changes to address the needs of our community.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
- Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community.
Education:
- Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
- Hold a valid teaching credential in the desired subject or
- Eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit or Eligibility for a Short Term Staff Permit (CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross is a prerequisite for this permit).
Knowledge/skills required:
- Commitment to KIPP mission and vision.
- Commitment to being an anti-racist educator.
- Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.
- Possess strong content area knowledge.
- Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities.
- Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues.
- Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
- Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning when needed (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily lesson planning and long term planning using curriculum and resources to align with KIPP’s academic vision and goals.
- Analyze data regularly to identify student academic trends and inform instructional practices.
- Maintain a positive, warm, inclusive, rigorous, and engaging classroom environment that incorporates Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning.
- Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students to learn & achieve.
- Communicate regularly with staff, students, families, and other key stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships.
- Attend and engage in weekly Professional Development and other Communities of Practice to continue learning and growing as an educator.
- Update student records regularly, including attendance, grades, behavior data, etc.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Physical:
Ability to navigate school and classroom settings. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-20 lbs. Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead.
Mental:
Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.
Environmental:
School and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.
CLASSIFICATION
This is a full-time, exempt position on a school year calendar cycle, located at our school sites.
COMPENSATION
KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.
We benchmark annually against school districts and charter schools in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries. Our salary step scale for this position type is reflected here:
KIPP Bay Area Scale
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page.
QUESTIONS? EMAIL
teach@kippnorcal.org
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ABOUT KIPP PUBLIC SCHOOLS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. 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 build a more just world.
We value the dedication, hard work, and passion that our teachers bring each day. KIPP Northern California supports you with professional development, coaching, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits that reflect the appreciation we have for our teachers and their dedication to students.
Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.
Position Summary
- Teach with Purpose: Our teachers play a key role in bringing to life the academic and cultural visions of our schools. This includes daily lesson planning, intentional curriculum design, and regular data analysis to help all students learn and grow. Our teachers also implement Social Emotional Learning lessons and Restorative Practices to create a joyful, inclusive classroom community.
-
Support and Collaboration: Our teachers work closely with the school’s Leadership Team, including their Instructional Coach, to ensure students are learning and growing. This includes weekly meetings, and ongoing feedback so we can continue to grow in our instructional practices.
-
Commitment to Anti-Racism: We are committed to creating an anti-racist school community. We engage in ongoing development to reflect on their own identities and experiences and how that shapes us as people, educators, and leaders. As a community, we regularly analyze our school systems, academics, culture, data etc. to reflect on our progress towards being an anti-racist organization and to make changes to address the needs of our community.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
- Experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community.
Education:
- Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
- Hold a valid teaching credential in the desired subject or
- Eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit or Eligibility for a Short Term Staff Permit (CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross is a prerequisite for this permit).
Knowledge/skills required:
- Commitment to KIPP mission and vision.
- Commitment to being an anti-racist educator.
- Believe all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.
- Possess strong content area knowledge.
- Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities.
- Communicate well with students, families, and colleagues.
- Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
- Have the ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support in-class and distance learning when needed (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily lesson planning and long term planning using curriculum and resources to align with KIPP’s academic vision and goals.
- Analyze data regularly to identify student academic trends and inform instructional practices.
- Maintain a positive, warm, inclusive, rigorous, and engaging classroom environment that incorporates Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning.
- Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students to learn & achieve.
- Communicate regularly with staff, students, families, and other key stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships.
- Attend and engage in weekly Professional Development and other Communities of Practice to continue learning and growing as an educator.
- Update student records regularly, including attendance, grades, behavior data, etc.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Physical:
Ability to navigate school and classroom settings. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-20 lbs. Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead.
Mental:
Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.
Environmental:
School and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.
CLASSIFICATION
This is a full-time, exempt position on a school year calendar cycle, located at our school sites.
COMPENSATION
KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.
We benchmark annually against school districts and charter schools in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries. Our salary step scale for this position type is reflected here:
KIPP Bay Area Scale
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page.
QUESTIONS? EMAIL
teach@kippnorcal.org
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Palo Alto Networks
Align your DS-2019 category early
Current students pursuing cybersecurity or engineering internships at Palo Alto Networks typically qualify for the J-1 Intern category. Professionals who have graduated within the past year fall under Trainee, which carries different program length limits and training plan requirements.
Verify your role meets specialty occupation criteria
Use O*NET to confirm that the specific Palo Alto Networks job title, such as threat intelligence analyst or cloud security engineer, maps to a specialty occupation. Designated sponsors will review this alignment before issuing a DS-2019.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-friendly openings
Not every Palo Alto Networks listing is structured for J-1 exchange visitors. Migrate Mate filters U.S. employer roles by visa compatibility, so you can identify which positions have been structured to work with a designated sponsor.
Secure your training plan before the offer stage
Designated sponsors like CIEE or Cultural Vistas require a completed training plan, form DS-7002, signed by your Palo Alto Networks host supervisor before issuing a DS-2019. Get your hiring manager to commit to this early in the offer process.
Check for a two-year home residency requirement
J-1 participants funded by their home government or in certain skills-shortage fields may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement after program completion. Confirm your eligibility for a waiver with USCIS before accepting a Palo Alto Networks offer.
Prepare your credentials for sponsor review
Designated sponsors require official transcripts, a current resume, and proof of English proficiency before processing your DS-2019. Gather these documents in a certified English translation if your degree was issued outside the United States.
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Find Palo Alto Networks JobsPalo Alto Networks J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Palo Alto Networks role?
It depends on your current status. Enrolled students doing a structured internship with Palo Alto Networks typically qualify for the J-1 Intern category, which allows programs up to 12 months. If you have graduated within the past 12 months and are building on your degree through a professional placement, the Trainee category applies instead, with programs up to 18 months for non-hospitality fields.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Palo Alto Networks placement?
Palo Alto Networks acts as the host employer, not the visa sponsor. The J-1 visa is issued through a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE, which reviews the placement, issues the DS-2019, and monitors compliance throughout your program. Your offer from Palo Alto Networks is a precondition for sponsor involvement, not a substitute for it.
How do I find Palo Alto Networks roles that work with J-1 sponsorship?
Standard job listings rarely specify J-1 compatibility because the visa is administered through a third-party sponsor, not directly by the employer. Migrate Mate surfaces U.S. employer roles structured for exchange visitors, letting you filter by visa type and job category so you can identify Palo Alto Networks or equivalent cybersecurity positions before applying.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Palo Alto Networks J-1 participants?
It can. Exchange visitors whose programs are funded by their home government, or who hold skills that appear on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List for their country, may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement. If you are affected, you must either return home for two years or obtain a waiver through USCIS before changing to an H-1B or other work status after your program ends.
What documents does a designated sponsor need before issuing a DS-2019 for a Palo Alto Networks placement?
Sponsors typically require official academic transcripts, a signed training plan on form DS-7002 completed by the Palo Alto Networks host supervisor, proof of health insurance meeting State Department minimums, and evidence of English proficiency. If your degree was issued outside the United States, you will also need a certified English translation of your academic credentials before the sponsor can process your application.
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