Immediate Elementary Teacher

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan with company 1:

Professional development

Individual coaching

Job summary

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is seeking passionate Elementary Teachers to join our team in Florida. You will be responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing curriculum, assessing students, and collaborating with your team while building strong relationships with families.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and Florida teaching certification or eligibility for PK-3 or K-6, plus at least one year of teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for PK-3 or K-6 is required.
• At least one year of teaching experience with a proven track record is required.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive classroom environment.
• Implement curriculum and assess students.
• Collaborate with team and build relationships with families.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for PK-3 or K-6

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks passionate Elementary Teachers to join the team.

Elementary 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.

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:
  • PK-3 or K-6 Elementary
• 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

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 https://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

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