26-27 Middle School Math Teacher

KIPP; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to health benefits

403(b) retirement program with company match

Individualized coaching and professional development

Job summary

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is looking for dedicated middle school teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. Teachers will create positive learning environments in their classrooms and are responsible for curriculum implementation, assessment, and family engagement.

This role requires a Bachelor's Degree and a relevant teaching certification. Starting salary for first-year teachers is $50,000, with access to health benefits and a retirement plan.

KIPP values high expectations, growth mindset, and teamwork, aiming to prepare students for college and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or eligibility must be indicated.
• At least one year of teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive classroom environment.
• Implement curriculum effectively.
• Assess students and provide feedback.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum implementation

Collaboration

Relationship building with families

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Florida Teaching Certification

Job description

KIPP KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition‑free public schools educating nearly 190,000 students in grades Prek‑12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. Each school is unique, but we are united around a shared promise: Together, A Future Without Limits.

WHY TEACH AT KIPP? We see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools – especially our teachers. Their skill, energy, love, determination… On the good days and the hard days. So we support our teachers to make the most of those gifts.

The KIPP Difference

Respect – For our teachers’ innate talent and desire to learn, professional growth, and lives beyond our walls. We offer pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation for the invaluable role our teachers play in lighting paths to opportunity for students.

Support – As teachers progress through the day, the year, and their careers, we ensure they always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with opportunities to lead and support growth.

Purpose – Together, our students, schools, families, and communities share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits. We need talented teachers to realize it. Shape the future for your students and yourself by joining us in our work.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is part of the KIPP national network. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond – so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

In the 2026‑2027 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating 3,000+ students, kindergarten through twelfth grade, in the North and Westsides of Jacksonville, Florida:

• KIPP Impact Academy: Kindergarten–8th grade
• KIPP Bold City High School: 9th–12th grade

For the current school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools work the following hours Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Hours for teachers and students may vary slightly by school.

K‑8 Staff: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm K‑8 Students: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, Wednesday K‑8 dismissal is at 1:30 pm

High School Staff: 6:45 am – 3:45 pm, High School Students: 7:15 am – 2:30 pm, Wednesday High School dismissal is at 12:30 pm.

Every Wednesday is a student early release day, which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings. This doesn’t include Wellness Wednesdays when all staff leave at student dismissal.

We will employ approximately 300 full‑time staff members. We seek educators who represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks middle school teachers for our fifth through eighth grade classrooms in the 2026‑2027 school year.

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 other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by their principal.

OUR CURRENT MODEL There are four “home room” teachers on each grade level who are each responsible for teaching a core subject. For example, there are four teachers on the 6th grade team; each staff member teaches every student on that grade level for their assigned subject. Class size is typically about 26 students per class.

Subjects on each grade level include English Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science. Please note within the application what grade levels and/or subject area you prefer. Relevant certification should also be indicated in the application. Five‑t grade is considered part of our middle school model.

Compensation and Benefits

Our current starting salary for a first‑year lead teacher is $50,000.

• 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***

To support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.

*The salary offered in the DocuSign doesn’t include any stipends for which the candidate may be eligible. In our current year of paying out millage stipends, certified New‑to‑KIPP instructional staff received a historical average of $11,000 with the addition of receiving TSIA stipends. There are other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends. This role will only be eligible for instructional stipends if they have their FLDOE certification.

***This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in one of the following areas: Elementary Education K‑6 for 5th or 6th grade ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies.
• Math 5‑9 for grades 5,6,7, or 8.
• Math 6‑12 for grades 6,7, or 8.
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track‑record of high achievement in the classroom.
• Proven commitment to KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools core values—high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability.
• Deep commitment to creating an inclusive, healthy, and empowering community for our students.
• Passing a background check, as required by law.
• In compliance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress) if 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.

**CERTIFICATION** If applicants have questions about Florida certification, please visit www.fldoe.org/edcert. Applicants should list all details about their certification status in the application, including a Florida statement of eligibility or an out‑of‑state teaching certificate.

Additional Information

QUESTIONS If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville, please email LaShawnda Anderson at [e-mail]. Please understand that resumes and cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.