KIPP
KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a non-profit network of 255 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. You can learn more at www.kipp.org.

KIPP PUBLIC SCHOOLS JACKSONVILLE
KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville is part of the KIPP national network. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepares 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 2020-21 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region is comprised of three schools educating 1,600 students, kindergarten through eighth grade, in the North and Westsides of Jacksonville, Florida:

·        KIPP Impact Academy: 5th – 8th grade

·        KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten – 4th grade

·        KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten – 6th grade

To support these schools, we employ over 150 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 Public Schools Jacksonville, please visit www.kippjax.org/teach. To see all openings, visit our Regional Job Board.

POSITION OVERVIEW 
KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville seeks elementary teachers for our classrooms in the 2020-21 school year. Teachers are initially assigned 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.

For the 2020-21 school year, teachers at KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville work from 7:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Student hours are typically 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Hours for teachers and students vary slightly by school. Every Wednesday is a student early release day (1:30 p.m.), which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development.

Our Elementary School Model: 
+ Kindergarten through second grade: some lead teachers in our kindergarten or first grade classrooms will work with a certified, novice teacher (fellow) in their classroom. In this co-teaching model, lead teachers share the responsibility and accountability of their classroom with the teaching fellow. Class size is ~26 students. A handful of classrooms in kindergarten and first grade feature a single certified teacher where class size is ~17 and is not part of the co-teaching model.

+ Third and fourth grade: all lead teachers in grades three and four are departmentalized.  A single lead teacher in each classroom is responsible for teaching specific subjects (reading/writing or math). Class size is ~26 students. In this model, most teachers plan for one subject and teach lessons to two classes of students.

Certification should be clearly indicated in the application. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Our current compensation and benefits structure is very competitive and is commensurate with experience.

• Our current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50,000
• Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)***
• Free 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.

*** This offering is subject to change for the 2021-22 school year. Details would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in one of the following areas
  • Primary PreK- 3rd
  • Elementary K-6
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville 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.
• Passing a background check, as required by law

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• For English Language Arts Teachers, a Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress)
• Two or more years of elementary teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom

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.

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.  Link here: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville 

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about positions at KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville, please email Emma at [email protected]. Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

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