26-27 High School Social Studies Teacher

KIPP • Jacksonville, FL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a High School Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Teachers will be responsible for at least one subject area and are responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing curriculum, assessing students, collaborating with their team, building relationships with families, and other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by their school leader. KIPP Bold City's vision is to be a high school built on student voice and choice. Bold City offers a variety of options for its students- including honors classes, Advanced Placement classes for all, and career/technical education. Classes are chosen based on student and family interest. As the school grows, we seek to add more career tracks as well as Dual Enrollment. We also offer a variety of extracurriculars and sports to students. We seek teachers that are aligned to our philosophies around student voice and choice and are flexible to meet the interest areas of students. The model for the high school will change over time as more grade levels are added and the model is subject to change. Core content areas at the high school level include science, history, ELA, and math. High school lead teachers will likely have a homeroom class and teach several classes in their subject area. While this is a typical teaching load, some teaching loads may vary. Any electives are selected by the school leader according to student interest and teacher certification area(s). Foreign language and elective teachers should apply through a separate posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 6-12 Social Science 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 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 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

What This Job Offers

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