2027-28 Middle School Teacher (Pool)

KIPP • Jacksonville, FL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is seeking Lead Middle School Teachers for grades 5–8 in the 2027–28 school year. This is an applicant pool for potential teaching opportunities across the region; specific campus openings, grade levels, and subject assignments have not yet been finalized, and applying does not guarantee a position or offer. Placement will depend on organizational staffing needs and candidate qualifications.

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 performing other duties as assigned. Full responsibilities are ultimately outlined by the Principal. In the current model, four homeroom teachers per grade level each teach a core subject—English Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, or Science—to students across that grade. Typical class size is about 26 students. Fifth grade is part of the middle school model.

KIPP Jacksonville schools operate Monday through Friday. K–8 staff generally work 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; occasional meetings or special events may occur outside these hours. Students have an early release every Wednesday so teachers can participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings. Hours may vary slightly by school.

The current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $55,000. Lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development. The role may also be eligible for instructional stipends, but only when the teacher has Florida Department of Education certification. Compensation and benefits may change each school year, and any terms would be provided 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 5th- or 6th-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.
• Pass a background check 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 applicants 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 at a relevant grade level.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive classroom environment.
• Implement curriculum.
• Assess students.
• Collaborate with the teaching 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.
• Participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings.

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 instructional stipends for teachers with Florida Department of Education certification.

What This Job Offers

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