Immediate High School PE/HOPE (Health) Teacher

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools • Jacksonville, FL

7d • $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks to add capacity to our team with an additional physical education and health teacher. The P.E/Health teacher would instruct classes of 9th - 12th grade students. As the school grows, the teacher would instruct students across multiple grade levels and/or sections, and ideally run a club or enrichment block. We are committed to providing a quality physical education and health program that will complement our rigorous academic program. This position will work closely with the electives department. Teachers 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. Please note the location of Bold City High School is the McDuff campus located at 1440 McDuff Avenue North.
OUR CURRENT MODEL
The model for the high school will change over time as more grade levels are added and the model is subject to change. Students have block schedules. Elective teachers may have a homeroom and will teach several classes in their department in addition to a club or enrichment block. Every student will be required to take one credit of physical education that incorporates health. 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
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in Physical Education K-12 and Health K-12
• At least one complete year of teaching secondary Physical Education with experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values—high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.
• Possesses a deep commitment to creating an inclusive, healthy, and empowering community for our students.
• Passing a background check, as required by law
• In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of secondary school physical education experience
• Experience with the H.O.P.E. program in Florida

Responsibilities

• Creating a positive classroom environment
• Implementing curriculum
• Assessing students
• Collaborating with their team
• Building relationships with families
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Our current compensation and benefits structure is competitive and is commensurate with experience.
• Our current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50,000
• Health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match
• To support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.
• The salary offered in the DocuSign doesn’t include any stipends for which the candidate may be eligible.
• In our current year of paying out millage stipends, certified New-to-KIPP instructional staff received a historical average of $13,000 with the addition of receiving TSIA stipends.
• There are other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees