Immediate Middle School Teacher

KIPP • Jacksonville, FL

1h • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks middle school teachers for fifth- through eighth-grade classrooms in the 2026–2027 school year. Teachers are assigned to 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 performing other duties as assigned. Full responsibilities are ultimately outlined by the Principal.

Under the current model, each grade has four homeroom teachers, each responsible for a core subject. Teachers teach their assigned subject to every student in their grade. Core subjects are English Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science, and class sizes are typically about 26 students. Applicants may indicate preferred grade levels and subject areas. Fifth grade is included in the middle school model.

The role includes individualized coaching and professional development. The current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $55,000. Teachers may have opportunities to earn additional stipends; instructional stipends are available only to teachers with Florida Department of Education certification. Compensation and other terms are subject to change and would be specified in an offer letter.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Relevant Florida teaching certification or eligibility for certification in an applicable subject and grade range: Elementary Education K–6 for fifth- or sixth-grade ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies; English, Math, Social Science, or Science 5–9 for grades 5–8; or English, Math, Social Science, or Science 6–12 for grades 6–8.
• 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 the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• Florida Reading Endorsement, or reading competency coursework in progress, for candidates 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 the grade-level team.
• Build relationships with families.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
• Teach an assigned core subject to students at the assigned grade level.

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 for lead teachers.
• Opportunity to earn additional stipends; instructional stipends require Florida Department of Education certification.

What This Job Offers

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