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 more than 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 a temporary, salaried, full-time substitute for our schools. The temporary substitute position would sub at each of our schools (on the same campus)  and will provide coverage when teachers are absent, on leave, exit, or are reporting elsewhere. This position would start as soon as possible and would be re-evaluated based on capacity needs quarterly. The next quarters are at the end of December and mid-March.

The substitute will execute high-quality plans that are provided for them, maintain high expectations for both behavior and academics in the classroom, and communicate with the team to ensure a smooth transition in classrooms. This position might cover a classroom for a longer period of time or only for a day. In the event that there were no absences, this position would be pulled to help prepare for upcoming sub days or assist with other administrative tasks as needed.

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.

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

• 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***

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

REQUIREMENTS

• 60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Clear path to obtaining a Florida Teaching Certification 
• Experience working in an urban public school or charter school setting

Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings.  Linked here: https://smrtr.io/4yXxQ

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.