• In general, we are looking for people who are hungry (for kid-focused results and personal/professional development), humble, and hard-working.
• All Lead Teacher candidates must have (1) a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, (2) a minimum undergraduate GPA = 3.0, and (3) formal teaching experience.
• All Teacher in Residence candidates must have (1) a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, (2) a minimum undergraduate GPA = 3.0, and (3) some experience with children. Formal teaching experience not necessary.

Referral payments are only awarded for the hiring of full-time instructional, non-instructional, and school leader positions. Referral amounts vary by title and position. Current referral amounts are as follows:

• Lead Teacher – $1,000 $2,000 [Lead teacher referral bonuses doubled through January 15, 2025!]
• Social Worker, Speech Language Pathologist – $1,000
• All other roles (Teacher in Residence, Paraprofessional) –  $500

External Referral Guidelines

• To participate in the External Referral Program:
  • You must be an individual person (not a business entity) and a legal resident of the United States who is at least 18 years of age.
  • You cannot be associated with or a consultant of a staffing/recruiting agency.
  • You cannot refer yourself.
• Your referral candidate:
  • Cannot be a current or past employee of KIPP Miami, TEAM Academy Charter Schools, KCNA, KIPP NJ, or KIPP Team and Family (collectively “KIPP”).
  • Cannot be a current or past college or university student who has conducted their observation hours or student teaching through any of the previous entities.
  • The External Referrer must notify his/her referral candidate that KIPP recruiters may be in touch to discuss opportunities in our network.
  • Will remain active for two calendar years from the date of submission, after which time a referrer must submit their referral again
• If you meet the eligibility requirements and qualify for a referral award, a one-time external reference payment in the amount identified above based upon the specific role for which the referred candidate was hired, provided that such hired candidate:
  • Acknowledges that he or she was referred by you via the application.
  • Completes 135 days of continuous active employment with KIPP Miami, TEAM Academy Charter Schools, KCNA, KIPP NJ, or KIPP Team and Family.

Current Employee Guidelines

• To participate in the Employee Referral Program:
  • All current employees are eligible to participate in the referral bonus award program except for the following individuals:
    • Chief level staff, Regional Executive Directors, Heads of Schools, School Leaders and Managing Directors of Operations.
    • Directors in cases wherein they are the hiring manager;
    • KIPP NJ and KIPP Miami Employees wherein they are the hiring manager;
    • KIPP Forward Team Members are not eligible for the referral of a KIPP alumni.
    • KIPP Foundation Leadership and KIPP Foundation National Talent Team; and
    • KIPP NJ and KIPP Miami Recruitment Team Members.
  • Your referral candidate:
    • Cannot be a current or past employee of TEAM Academy Charter Schools, KCNA, KIPP Miami, KIPP NJ or KIPP Team and Family (collectively “KIPP”).
    • Cannot be your direct report at the point of hire.
    • Must not be found in our current prospect database or have been contacted in the past by a member of our Talent Recruitment Team.
    • Will remain active for two calendar years from the date of submission, after which time a referrer must submit their referral again
  • You must notify your referral candidate that KIPP recruiters may be in touch to discuss opportunities in our network.
  • If you meet the eligibility requirements and qualify for a referral award, KIPP Miami shall pay you a one-time referral payment in the amount identified above based upon the specific role for which the referred candidate was hired, provided that such hired candidate:
    • Acknowledges that he or she was referred by you via the application.
    • Completes 135 days of continuous active employment with KIPP Miami, TEAM Academy Charter Schools, KCNA, KIPP NJ, or KIPP Team and Family.
  • To be eligible for a referral bonus, you must submit the referral via the form above; otherwise, you will not be eligible for a referral bonus