Immediate Sr. Guest Educator

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,900 - 45,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403b retirement program with company match

Professional development

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Jacksonville is seeking passionate Sr. Guest Educators to work in our schools. Successful candidates will prepare lesson plans, maintain high expectations, and communicate effectively within the team. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree and a clear path to obtaining a Florida Teaching Certificate. Offering a starting salary of $41,000 and access to various health benefits. Apply via our job board for consideration.

Qualifications

• Clear path to obtaining a Florida Teaching Certificate.
• Possess a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children.
• Passing a background check, as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute high-quality lesson plans.
• Maintain high expectations for both behavior and academics in the classroom.
• Communicate with the team to ensure a smooth transition in classrooms.

Skills

Collaborative working

Commitment to equity

High expectations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Overview

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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 2025-26 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 (K-8); KIPP VOICE Academy (K-8); KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy (K-8); KIPP Bold City High School (9-12).

Job Description

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks full-time, salaried Sr. Guest Educators to work in our schools. Sr. Guest Educators are passionate educators who want to become full-time, certified teachers. Sr. Guest Educators will be placed in classrooms as the teacher for the subject/grade. Sr. Guest Educators will be expected to carry out the duties of a classroom teacher. They will prepare and execute high-quality lesson plans. They are expected to maintain high expectations for both behavior and academics in the classroom, and communicate with the team to ensure a smooth transition in classrooms. It is expected that Sr. Guest Educators are actively seeking a Florida Teaching Certificate through the Florida Department of Education. Sr. Guest Educators will have timelines to follow and deadlines to meet to become certified teachers, which includes and is not limited to coursework, certification assessments, etc.

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary for full-time Sr. Guest Educator: $41,000
• Access to health benefits (including medical, dental and vision)
• Access to short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 403b retirement program with a company match
• Professional development
• The salary offered in the DocuSign doesn’t include any stipends for which the candidate may be eligible. In our first year of paying out millage stipends, non-certified New-to-KIPP staff received an additional $3700. There are other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends.
• This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree
• Clear path to obtaining a Florida Teaching Certificate
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers
• 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.
• Possess a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children
• Passing a background check, as required by law

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field
• Experience working in an urban public school or charter school setting

Additional Information

Apply

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

NOTE: If you're a current KIPP Jacksonville team member and are interested in applying, you should 1) let your current manager know that you're interested and 2) complete the application in its entirety online.

Questions

If you have questions about this position at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please email Jessica 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.