Immediate High School ELA Teacher

KIPP • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a High School English Language Arts Teacher for an immediate opening at KIPP Bold City High School, located at the McDuff campus at 1440 McDuff Avenue North in Jacksonville, Florida. The position is for the 2026–2027 school year. Bold City’s vision is to be a high school built on student voice and choice, offering honors and Advanced Placement classes, career and technical education, extracurricular activities, and sports. Teachers should align with this approach and be flexible in meeting students’ interests.

Teachers are responsible for at least one subject area. High school lead teachers will likely have a homeroom class and teach several classes in their subject area, though teaching loads may vary. Core content areas include science, history, English language arts, and math. Electives are selected by the school leader based on student interest and teacher certification areas; foreign-language and elective teachers should apply through a separate posting. Full responsibilities are ultimately outlined by the school leader.

The role includes creating a positive classroom environment, implementing curriculum, assessing students, collaborating with the team, building relationships with families, and completing other duties as assigned. Lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development. The school model may change as additional grade levels are added.

High school staff hours are 6:45 a.m.–3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Occasional meetings or special school events may take place outside those hours. Wednesdays are student early-release days, allowing time for weekly professional development and content-team meetings; on Wellness Wednesdays, staff leave at student dismissal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant Florida teaching certification or eligibility for certification.
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven record of high achievement in the classroom.
• Commitment to KIPP Jacksonville’s core values: high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability.
• Deep commitment to creating an inclusive, healthy, and empowering community for students.
• Must pass a background check as required by law.

Nice To Haves

• Florida Department of Education certification in English 6–12.
• Florida Reading Endorsement or reading competency coursework in progress.
• ESOL Endorsement.
• Two or more years of secondary teaching experience with a proven record of high achievement in the classroom.
• Experience teaching honors-level or AP-level high school courses.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive classroom environment.
• Implement curriculum in the assigned subject area.
• Assess students.
• Collaborate with the teaching team.
• Build relationships with families.
• Teach a homeroom and several classes in the subject area, as applicable to the school’s model and assigned teaching load.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the school leader.

Benefits

• Individual health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Individual short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match.
• Individualized coaching and professional development for lead teachers.
• Potential additional stipends; instructional stipends are available only to teachers with FLDOE certification.

What This Job Offers

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