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Why Work at LCPS?
LCPS invests in our diverse teachers and staff.
Nearly 80% of LCPS staff identify as BIPOC
As an organization that has laid its roots among two growing schools in East Oakland, it is important for our students to know that they are being taught and led by people who look like them. It is also important for our staff to know they are being led by folks who value their identity and their hard work as educators in the community. In California overall, on average, 37% of teachers identify as BIPOC (BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and people of color), while at LCPS, nearly 70% of teachers and 80% of all staff identify as BIPOC – with 45% identifying as Black or Latinx.
What makes working at LCPS great
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LCPS Pays 100% of Health Benefits for all of our employees
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LCPS gives staff Wellness Days off bi-monthly
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LCPS provides PD funds for our staff to continue their growth
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LCPS provides tuition support for our staff to continue their education
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LCPS staff are paid more than most of the surrounding schools
How LCPS Helps You Grow
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Finish your Bachelor’s Degree with Tuition Assistance from LCPS
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Attain your Admin Credential with Tuition Assistance from LCPS
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Become a Credentialed teacher with Tuition Assistance from LCPS
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Complete your Clinical License with Tuition Assistance from LCPS
Career Pathways Partners
- Alder GSE
- Reach University
- RIVET School
- Teach For America
- Loyola Marymount University
- Local Universities
The LCPS Staff Experience
Our Mission
The mission of Lighthouse Community Public Schools is to prepare a diverse TK-12 student population for college and a career of their choice.
Our Vision
We believe that all young people have the potential to become lifelong changemakers who realize their unique vision—rooted in their identity, knowledge, and skills—to create equity in their own lives and in the community, leading to a healthier, more joyful world. We are an innovative model for public education that puts each child at the center of their own learning. The Lighthouse community is equal parts love and rigor where children discover their unique light within.