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

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools•Jacksonville, FL

8d•$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.

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. For more information regarding the screening process, education, and awareness, please visit the official website at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of K-8 teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
CERTIFICATION If applicants have questions about Florida certification, please visit www.fldoe.org/edcert. 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.

Responsibilities

Lead daily P.E. instruction across multiple grade levels
Create 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
Access to individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
Access to 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.