Immediate High School Intensive Reading Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

403(b) retirement program with a company match

Individualized coaching and professional development

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a high school English teacher for the 2024-25 school year. The role requires creating a positive classroom environment, implementing curriculum, assessing students, and building relationships with families. Qualified applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree, Florida Teaching Certification, and a strong commitment to educational equity. Starting salary is $50,000, along with comprehensive health benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.
• Passing a background check, as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating a positive classroom environment.
• Implement curriculum and assess students.
• Collaborate with their team and build relationships with families.

Skills

Commitment to high expectations

Growth mindset

Trust

Joy

Sustainability

Deep commitment to racial and educational equity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility

Florida Reading Endorsement

Job description

KIPP

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition‑free public schools educating 120,000 students in grades PreK‑12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: Together, A Future Without Limits. You can learn more at www.kipp.org.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools

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 2025‑2026 school year, the region will be comprised of four schools educating more than 3,000 students, kindergarten through twelfth grade in the North and West sides of Jacksonville, Florida.

Schools in the Region

• KIPP Impact Academy: Kindergarten - 4th grade, 6th - 8th grade
• KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade
• KIPP Bessie Coleman 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 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 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.

To support these schools, we will employ more than 300 full‑time staff members. We seek educators and colleagues that represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. To learn more about what it is like to work and teach at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, visit www.kippjax.org/teach where you can also view all of our job postings.

Job Description

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a high school English teacher for the 2024‑25 school year. Teachers will be responsible for at least one subject area 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 school leader.

KIPP Bold City’s vision is to be a high school built on student voice and choice. Bold City offers a variety of options for its students—including honors classes, Advanced Placement classes for all, and career/technical education. Classes are chosen based on student and family interest. As the school grows, we seek to add more career tracks as well as Dual Enrollment. We also offer a variety of extracurriculars and sports to students. We seek teachers that are aligned to our philosophies around student voice and choice and are flexible to meet the interest areas of students.

Location: Bold City High School is the McDuff campus located at 1440 McDuff Avenue North.

OUR CURRENT MODEL

The model for the high school will change over time as more grade levels are added and the model is subject to change. Core content areas at the high school level include science, history, ELA, and math. High school lead teachers will likely have a homeroom class and teach several classes in their subject area. While this is a typical teaching load, some teaching loads may vary.

Any electives are selected by the school leader according to student interest and teacher certification area(s). Foreign language and elective teachers should apply through a separate posting.

Compensation and Benefits

Our current compensation and benefits structure is competitive and is commensurate with experience.

• Starting salary for a first‑year lead teacher: $50,000
• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match
• Individualized coaching and professional development for all lead teachers
• Stipends for eligible staff (e.g., $7,000 millage stipend for new‑to‑KIPP instructional staff, TSIA stipends; additional opportunities for extra stipends)
• Terms subject to change each school year and will be outlined in an offer letter, if issued

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification
• Florida Reading Endorsement
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom
• Commitment to high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability
• Deep commitment to racial and educational equity for all children
• 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, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• FLDOE Certified in English 6‑12
• ESOL Endorsement
• Two or more years of secondary teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom
• Experience teaching honors level or AP level courses in a high school

Additional Information

APPLY

Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Apply via our job board at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville.

If you’re a current KIPP Jax team member, you should:

• Inform your current manager of your interest in the role
• Complete the online application

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about this position, please email Lashawnda at [e-mail]. Please understand that resumes and/or 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 Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.