Does KIPP SoCal Public Schools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, KIPP SoCal Public Schools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at KIPP SoCal Public Schools. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at KIPP SoCal Public Schools?

34% of KIPP SoCal Public Schools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated KIPP SoCal Public Schools 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at KIPP SoCal Public Schools?

Teacher (49) , Lead Teacher (7) , Dean (5) , School Counselor (5) , RSP Teacher (4) , After School Teacher (3) , English Teacher (3) , Instructional Assistant (3) , Special Education Teacher (3) , Art Teacher (2) , Business Operations Manager (2) , Elementary Teacher (2) , Long Term In-house Substitute Teacher (2) , Registrar (2) , School Psychologist (2)

What are the pros of working at KIPP SoCal Public Schools according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay comparatively but you work much more hours compared to LAUSD" ((in 14 reviews)); "Friendly staff" ((in 10 reviews)); "Amazing benefits (free health insurance)" ((in 8 reviews)); "Amazing people." ((in 7 reviews)); "Great team and mission feel" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at KIPP SoCal Public Schools according to real employee reviews?

"The hours are long and possibly unsustainable if you have a family of your own or are pursuing outside passions." ((in 13 reviews)); "The hours are demanding and it is hard to have a work/life balance." ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours are tough for both students and staff." ((in 6 reviews)); "Senior leadership is awful." ((in 6 reviews)); "Poor management that provides little support with behavioral management." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed KIPP SoCal Public Schools locations?

Los Angeles , Huntington Park , San Diego , East Los Angeles , South Los Angeles , Austin , Downey , South Gate , San Lorenzo , Lake Los Angeles

KIPP SoCal Public Schools reviews

2.9

34% would recommend to a friend

(183 total reviews)

Angella Martinez

57% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

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KIPP SoCal Public Schools has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 183 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The KIPP SoCal Public Schools employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

183 reviews

3.0

Jun 24, 2025

high expectations, low support

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

fun opportunities for kids in terms of field trips, decent salary, effort from leadership to build positive staff culture, cool coworkers

Cons

lack of consequences for students which leads to negative school culture, lack of transparency from leadership, long work days, inexperienced leaders

2.0

Jun 24, 2025

Very exhausting

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Friendly staff Decent benefits

Cons

Poor management that provides little support with behavioral management. Incredibly over obsessed with data. Creates a very micro managing structure that’s just built for teacher burnout. Most teachers I saw that applied at the beginning of the school year did not stick around to the end. School culture is horrible and the students have lots of needs. It is exhausting

5.0

Jun 6, 2025

Great pay

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great first year teacher pay

Cons

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Jobs at KIPP SoCal Public Schools

Social Studies Teacher

Elementary School P.E. Teacher

Middle School English Teacher (Compton)