2627 Middle School Math Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

403(b) retirement program with company match

Professional development and coaching

Job summary

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is seeking dedicated middle school teachers for grades five through eight for the 2026–2027 school year. Candidates are responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing curriculum, and assessing students.

Teachers will collaborate with their team and build strong relationships with families. A starting salary of $50,000 is offered, with opportunities for additional stipends. Relevant Florida certification is required, and candidates should possess a commitment to fostering an inclusive community.

Qualifications

• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom.
• KIPP Jacksonville seeks educators embodying high expectations and commitment.
• Must pass a background check as per Florida House Bill 531.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned subjects for grades 5-8.
• Create curriculum and assess student performance.
• Collaborate with other teachers and support student relationships.

Skills

Creating a positive classroom environment

Implementing curriculum

Assessing students

Collaborating with team

Building relationships with families

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Florida Teaching Certification

Job description

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, each responsible for teaching a core 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.

Please note that fifth 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
• KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values—high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.
• Possesses a deep commitment to creating an inclusive, healthy, and empowering community for our students.
• Passing a background check, as required by law

In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the screening process, education, and awareness, please visit the official website at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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.

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.