Sr. Guest Educator (Aspiring Teacher)

KIPP•Jacksonville, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is seeking full-time, salaried Sr. Guest Educators who are passionate about education and working toward becoming fully certified teachers in Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers and experienced educators who are actively working toward their Florida teaching certification and want to be in the classroom while completing their certification requirements. The Sr. Guest Educator role may be a great fit for educators who are working toward obtaining a Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) teaching certificate, holding a certification with a subject-area, ESOL, or Reading flag that they are actively working to clear, completing coursework, certification assessments, or other requirements needed for their professional certificate, and looking for a way to continue teaching and gaining classroom experience while completing their certification pathway. Sr. Guest Educators are expected to carry out the responsibilities of a classroom teacher, including serving as the classroom teacher for an assigned grade level and/or subject area, preparing and delivering high-quality, standards-aligned instruction, maintaining high expectations for student achievement, engagement, and behavior, establishing a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment, assessing student learning and adjusting instruction to meet student needs, collaborating with teachers, school leaders, and support staff, communicating effectively with the school team to ensure consistency and a smooth experience for students, and carrying out all responsibilities expected of a full-time classroom teacher. Once you obtain your Florida teaching certification or Statement of Eligibility (SOE) from FLDOE, you will be eligible for promotion to a Lead Teacher position. This role provides a unique opportunity to teach, grow, and make an impact now while working toward your long-term career as a certified Lead Teacher at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Clear path to obtaining a Florida Teaching Certificate
Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers
Possess a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children
Passing a background check, as required by law

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field
Experience working in an urban public school or charter school setting

Responsibilities

Serve as the classroom teacher for an assigned grade level and/or subject area
Prepare and deliver high-quality, standards-aligned instruction
Maintain high expectations for student achievement, engagement, and behavior
Establish a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
Assess student learning and adjust instruction to meet student needs
Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, and support staff
Communicate effectively with the school team to ensure consistency and a smooth experience for students
Carry out all responsibilities expected of a full-time classroom teacher