2025-2026 High School Environmental Science Teacher

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a passionate High School Environmental Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves fostering a positive learning environment, implementing engaging curriculum, and assessing student progress. The school prioritizes student voice and choice, offering diverse educational pathways including honors and AP classes. Competitive compensation starts at $50,000, complemented by comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities. If you are dedicated to creating an inclusive and empowering educational community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Match

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and relevant Florida Teaching Certification required.
• Commitment to an inclusive, empowering community is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive classroom environment and implement curriculum.
• Assess students and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Classroom Management

Curriculum Implementation

Student Assessment

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Florida Teaching Certification

Job description

2025-2026 High School Environmental Science Teacher

We are seeking a dedicated High School Environmental Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools. The teacher will be responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing curriculum, assessing students, collaborating with team members, and building relationships with families. Responsibilities may vary based on school needs and are outlined by the school leader.

KIPP Jacksonville's vision is to be a high school built on student voice and choice, offering honors, AP classes, and career/technical education options based on student and family interests. The school is located at the McDuff campus, 1440 McDuff Avenue North.

The high school model is evolving as more grades are added, with core content areas including science, history, ELA, and math. Teachers may have a homeroom and teach several classes in their subject area, with elective offerings based on student interest and certification areas.

Compensation is competitive, with a starting salary of $50,000 for first-year lead teachers, along with benefits such as health insurance, disability insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with a match, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, relevant Florida Teaching Certification or eligibility, at least one year of teaching experience with high achievement, and a commitment to an inclusive, empowering community. Preferred qualifications include Florida certification in Biology 6-12, Reading Endorsement, ESOL Endorsement, and secondary teaching experience, especially in honors or AP courses.

Interested applicants should apply online with a resume via our job board at this link. Current KIPP staff must notify their manager and complete the application online.

For questions, contact Jessica at [e-mail] for elementary/middle school or Lashawnda at [e-mail] for middle/high school positions.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.