Immediate High School ELA Teacher

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a High School English Language Arts Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year at KIPP Bold City High School, located at the McDuff campus at 1440 McDuff Avenue North in Jacksonville, Florida. Teachers are responsible for at least one subject area and for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing curriculum, assessing students, collaborating with their team, building relationships with families, and performing other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by the school leader.

KIPP Bold City’s vision is to be a high school built on student voice and choice. It offers honors and Advanced Placement classes, career and technical education, extracurricular activities, and sports. The school plans to add career tracks and Dual Enrollment as it grows. Teachers should align with the school’s student voice and choice philosophy and be flexible in responding to student interests. The high school model may change as grade levels are added. Lead teachers will likely have a homeroom class and teach several classes in their subject area; teaching loads may vary. Electives are assigned by the school leader based on student interest and teacher certification areas.

High school staff hours are currently 6:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional meetings or special school events may take place outside those hours. Wednesday is an early-release day for students, allowing teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings; on Wellness Wednesdays, all staff leave at student dismissal. Hours and the school model are subject to change.

The current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $55,000, with compensation commensurate with experience. Lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development. Additional stipends may be available; this role is eligible for instructional stipends only if the teacher has FLDOE certification. Benefits and offerings may change each school year, and employment terms would be outlined in an offer letter if one is issued.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant Florida teaching certification or eligibility for certification.
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track 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

• FLDOE 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 track record of high achievement in the classroom.
• Experience teaching honors-level or AP-level courses in a high school.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive classroom environment.
• Implement curriculum.
• Assess students.
• Collaborate with the teaching team.
• Build relationships with families.
• Teach at least one subject area; high school lead teachers will likely teach a homeroom and several classes in their subject area.
• Participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school leader.
• Adapt teaching to student interests and the school’s student voice and choice philosophy.

Benefits

• Individual health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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 for this role only to teachers with FLDOE certification.

What This Job Offers

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