Immediate High School Social Studies Teacher

KIPP • Jacksonville, FL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

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

Teachers are responsible for at least one subject area and help create a positive classroom environment, implement curriculum, assess students, collaborate with their team, build relationships with families, and perform other duties as assigned. Full responsibilities are ultimately outlined by the school leader. High school lead teachers will likely have a homeroom and teach several classes in their subject area, though teaching loads may vary. Electives are selected by the school leader according to student interest and teacher certification areas.

High school staff hours are generally Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Occasional meetings or special school events may occur outside these hours. Wednesdays are student early-release days, allowing teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings; on Wellness Wednesdays, staff leave at student dismissal.

The current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $55,000, with compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits include access to individual medical, dental, and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability insurance; and a 403(b) retirement program with a company match. 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. Compensation and benefits offerings may change each school year, with terms provided in an offer letter if 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 Public Schools’ 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 Social Science 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 high school courses.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive classroom environment.
• Implement curriculum in at least one subject area.
• Assess students.
• Collaborate with the teaching team.
• Build relationships with families.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school leader.
• Adapt teaching to support student voice and choice and respond flexibly to student interests.

Benefits

• Access to individual medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Access to 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