About the position
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks certified teachers for our K-5 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. Our current model includes a co-teaching model for Kindergarten-2nd Grade, where lead teachers work with a certified, novice teacher (fellow) in their classroom. In this model, class size is approximately 26 students. For 3rd-5th Grade, all lead teachers are departmentalized, with a single lead teacher responsible for teaching specific subjects. Class size remains approximately 26 students. Please note that fifth grade is considered part of our middle school model and is part of a separate application.
Responsibilities
- Create a positive classroom environment
- Implement curriculum
- Assess students
- Collaborate with team members
- Build relationships with families
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in K-6 Elementary, PK-3 Elementary, or specific subject areas for grades 5
- At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
- Commitment to racial and educational equity for all children
- Passing a background check
Nice-to-haves
- 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
Benefits
- Starting salary of $50,000 for first-year lead teachers
- Free individual health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
- Free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement program with a company match
- Individualized coaching and professional development
- Potential for additional stipends for eligible candidates
