Immediate Lead Elementary Teacher

KIPP • Jacksonville, FL

153d • $50,000

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks certified teachers for our K-5 Classrooms. Teachers are assigned one grade level 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 Principal. Our current model includes a co-teaching model for Kindergarten-2nd Grade where lead teachers work with a certified, novice teacher (fellow) in their classroom. In this model, lead teachers share the responsibility and accountability of their classroom with the teaching fellow. Class size is approximately 26 students. For 3rd-5th Grade, all lead teachers are departmentalized, with a single lead teacher in each classroom responsible for teaching specific subjects. Class size is also approximately 26 students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in K-6 Elementary for grades K-5th, PK-3 Elementary for grades K-3rd, or Math, Science, English, or Social Studies 5-9 for a specific subject area in grades 5
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children
• Passing a background check, as required by law

Nice To Haves

• Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress) if teaching English Language Arts
• 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 in a relevant grade level

Responsibilities

• Create a positive classroom environment
• Implement curriculum
• Assess students
• Collaborate with team members
• Build relationships with families
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Starting salary of $50,000 for first-year lead teachers
• Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Free 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees