Immediate Middle School ELA Teacher

KIPP • Jacksonville, FL

2d • $50,000

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks middle school teachers for our 5th through 8th grade classrooms in the 2025-26 school year. 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 school leader.

OUR CURRENT MODEL
5th- 8th Grade: all lead teachers are departmentalized. A single lead teacher in each classroom is responsible for teaching specific subjects (e.g. only ELA). Class size is approximately 26 students. In this model, most teachers plan for one subject and teach lessons to multiple cohorts of students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification (examples include a Statement of Eligibility, a temporary certificate or a professional certificate from the FLDOE in Elementary Education K-6, Middle Grades Content 5-9 or Secondary Content 6-12)
• At least one complete year of teaching 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 both racial and educational equity for all children
• 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. For more information regarding the screening process, education, and awareness, please visit the official website at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Nice To Haves

• ESOL Endorsement
• Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress)
• Two or more years of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom in an elementary grade level

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 starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50,000
• 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
• 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 first year of paying out millage stipends, certified New-to-KIPP instructional staff received an additional $7,000. Certified staff also received TSIA stipends this year. There are other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends.
• This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees