2027-28 Middle School Teacher (Pool)

KIPP • Jacksonville, FL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks passionate Lead Middle School Teachers for 5th–8th grade classrooms for the 2027–28 school year. This application builds a pool of candidates 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. Final placement will be determined closer to the school year based on organizational needs, staffing, 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. The current model has four homeroom teachers at each grade level, each teaching a core subject—English Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, or Science—to students across that grade. Classes typically have about 26 students. Fifth grade is included in the middle school model.

KIPP Jacksonville operates four schools serving kindergarten through grade 12 in Jacksonville, Florida. Teachers work Monday through Friday; hours may vary slightly by school, with occasional meetings or special events outside regular hours. Middle-school teachers participate in weekly professional development and content-team meetings on Wednesdays, when students are dismissed early. The current K–8 staff schedule is 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

The current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $55,000. Lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development. Additional stipends may be available; this role is eligible for instructional stipends only if the teacher has Florida Department of Education certification. Compensation and benefits may change, and final terms are provided in an offer letter. This is a candidate pool for the 2027–28 school year, and final salary offers depend on verified experience, credentials, and other qualifying factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant Florida teaching certification or eligibility for certification in an applicable subject and grade band: Elementary Education K–6 for 5th or 6th grade ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies; English 5–9, Math 5–9, Social Science 5–9, or Science 5–9 for grades 5–8; or English 6–12, Math 6–12, Social Science 6–12, 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 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 medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Access to individual short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement program with company match.
• Individualized coaching and professional development for lead teachers.
• Potential additional stipends; instructional stipends require Florida Department of Education certification.

What This Job Offers

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