2026-2027 Elementary World Cultures Teacher
About The Position
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks an inspiring world cultures teacher for our elementary grade levels. The World Cultures teacher will lead daily social studies instruction rooted in Florida social studies standards while incorporating African American studies, and projects across multiple grade levels. This educator should have a clear vision for social studies across the school that includes students engaging in learning about a variety of cultures. Social studies instruction will supplement other core academic areas and align with English Language Arts instruction. 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. For the 2026-27 school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools (K-8) work from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Student hours are typically 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Every Wednesday is a student early release day (1:30 p.m.), which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in Elementary Education K-6
- 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 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
- Creating a positive classroom environment
- Implementing curriculum
- Assessing students
- Collaborating with their team
- Building relationships with our families
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 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
- individualized coaching and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
