Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks certified teachers for our K-8 Classrooms. Teachers are assigned one grade level and are responsible for creating a positive classroom environment implementing curriculum assessing students collaborating with their team building relationships with families and other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by their Principal.

This position is for a 8th Grade Math Lead Teacher at KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy (2525 W 1st Street)

OUR CURRENT MODEL

There are four home room teachers on each grade level who are each responsible for teaching a core subject. (For example there are four teachers on the 8th grade team; each staff member teaches every student on that grade level for their assigned subject.) Class size is typically about 26 students per class.

Subjects on each grade level include English Language Arts Social Studies Math and Science. Please note within the application what grade levels and/or subject area you prefer. Relevant certification should also be indicated in the application.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Our current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50000

• Access to health benefits (including medical dental and vision)***

• Access to short-term and long-term disability insurance***

• 403(b) retirement program with a company match***

• To support teacher practice and their growth all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.

*The salary offered in the DocuSign doesnt include any stipends for which the candidate may be our first year of paying out millage stipends certified New-to-KIPP instructional staff received an additional $7000. Certified staff also received TSIA stipends this year. There are other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends. This role will only be eligible for instructional stipends if they have their FLDOE certification.

***This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter if issued. 

Qualifications :

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree

• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in one of the following areas: 

  • 5-9 or 6-12 Math

• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom

• KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core valueshigh expectations a growth mindset commitment to team trust joy and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.

• Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children

• Passing a background check as required by law

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress) if teaching English Language Arts

• ESOL Endorsement (or competency coursework in progress)

• Two or more years of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom in a relevant grade level

CERTIFICATION
If applicants have questions about Florida certification please visit Applicants should list all details about their certification status in the application including a Florida statement of eligibility or an out-of-state teaching certificate.

Additional Information :

APPLY

Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Link to job board here: note in the application if you have a school preference based on location. 

If youre a current KIPP Jax team member you should:

1) Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and

2) Complete the online application

QUESTIONS
If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville please email Jess Replogle at

Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender handicap age religion sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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