2027-28 High School Teacher (Pool)

KIPP • Jacksonville, FL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is building a pool of candidates for potential high school teaching opportunities in the 2027–28 school year. Teachers will be 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 assigned by their school leader. The anticipated high school site is KIPP Bold City High School at the McDuff campus, 1440 McDuff Avenue North, Jacksonville, Florida. Campus openings, grade levels, and subject assignments have not yet been finalized, and applying does not guarantee an opening or an offer. Placement will depend on organizational needs, staffing, and candidate qualifications.

KIPP Bold City’s vision is to be a high school built on student voice and choice. It offers honors, Advanced Placement, career and technical education, extracurricular activities, and sports. The school intends 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 meeting students’ interests. Core subjects include science, history, English language arts, and math. 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; foreign language and elective teachers should apply to a separate posting.

The current high school staff schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m.–3:45 p.m.; occasional meetings or special events may occur outside those hours. Wednesdays are early-release days for students, allowing weekly professional development and content-team meetings, except Wellness Wednesdays when staff leave at student dismissal. Schedules may vary by school.

The current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $55,000. Teachers have access to individual health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; individual 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; instructional stipends are available only to teachers with Florida Department of Education certification. Offerings may change each school year, and final compensation and terms are subject to written offer details and verification of experience, credentials, and other qualifying factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant Florida teaching certification or eligibility for certification in 6–12 Math, ELA, Science, or Social Science.
• 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.
• Passing a background check as required by law, including screening through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
• Applicants should disclose certification status in their application, including any Florida statement of eligibility or out-of-state teaching certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Florida Reading Endorsement, or reading competency coursework in progress, for English Language Arts teachers.
• ESOL Endorsement, or competency coursework in progress.
• Two or more years of teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom at a relevant grade level.

Responsibilities

• Teach at least one subject area.
• Create a positive classroom environment.
• Implement curriculum.
• Assess students.
• Collaborate with the teaching team.
• Build relationships with families.
• Perform other duties assigned by the school leader.
• Align teaching practice with student voice and choice and be flexible in meeting student interests.
• Participate in weekly professional development and content-team meetings on Wednesdays.
• Potentially serve as a homeroom teacher and teach several classes in the teacher’s subject area.

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 require Florida Department of Education certification.

What This Job Offers

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