2026-2027 Elementary P.E.Teacher (K-4)

KIPP • Jacksonville, FL

7d • $50,000

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a passionate physical education teacher for our elementary grade levels. The P.E./ Health teacher will lead daily P.E. instruction across multiple grade levels. P.E. instruction in kindergarten through fourth grade will supplement other core academic areas.

This is a full time position and will work closely in our existing specials department which includes P.E. and other specials classes. As a specials teacher, they would see students across multiple grade levels and be responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing curriculum, assessing students, collaborating with their team, building relationships with our families, and other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by their School Leader.

OUR CURRENT MODEL
The specials schedule is subject to change and can vary from school to school. The specials team consists of up to seven teachers for the entire school, depending on the size of the school. Each specials teacher instructs students across multiple grade levels.

Depending on the specials area subject, the teacher may travel to classrooms or have students transition to their own classroom space. Class size is typically ~26 students and typically a teacher will see a class about once per week in a given rotation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Equivalent (K-12 Physical Education/Health)
• At least one year of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom; two or more years highly preferred.
• KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values—high 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
• In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of K-8 teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom

Responsibilities

• Lead daily P.E. instruction across multiple grade levels.
• Creating a positive classroom environment
• Implementing curriculum
• Assessing students
• Collaborating with their team
• Building relationships with our families
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Our current compensation and benefits structure is very competitive and is commensurate with experience.
• Our current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50,000
• Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Free individual 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 doesn’t include any stipends for which the candidate may be eligible. In our current year of paying out millage stipends, certified New-to-KIPP instructional staff received a historical average of $11,000 with the addition of receiving TSIA stipends. 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level