Immediate High School Environmental Science Teacher

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools • Jacksonville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is seeking a High School Environmental Science Teacher for the 26-27 school year. Teachers will be responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing curriculum, assessing students, collaborating with their team, building relationships with families, and other duties as assigned. KIPP Bold City's vision is to be a high school built on student voice and choice, offering a variety of options including honors classes, Advanced Placement classes for all, and career/technical education. The school seeks teachers aligned with philosophies around student voice and choice, who are flexible to meet student interest areas. Core content areas include science, history, ELA, and math. High school lead teachers will likely have a homeroom class and teach several classes in their subject area, with teaching loads potentially varying. Electives are selected by the school leader based on student interest and teacher certification.

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
• Possesses a deep commitment to creating an inclusive, healthy, and empowering community for our students
• Passing a background check, as required by law

Nice To Haves

• FLDOE Certified in Biology 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 with teaching honors level or AP level courses in a high school

Responsibilities

• Creating a positive classroom environment
• Implementing curriculum
• Assessing students
• Collaborating with their team
• Building relationships with 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
• Stipends for which the candidate may be eligible (e.g., millage stipends, TSIA stipends)

What This Job Offers

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