KIPP 
KIPP Public Schools is a network of 270 public charter schools with nearly 10,000 educators and more than 160,000 students and alumni. 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.

High quality teaching in our classrooms is not only about getting great academic results; it must also be about encouraging and equipping our students to use their voices to call out injustice and to build a more just world. We are more committed than ever to making sure ALL decisions that affect students at KIPP Jacksonville are filtered through a lens of equity and racial justice.

In the 2022-23 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating 2,000+ students, kindergarten through tenth grade, in the North and Westsides of Jacksonville, Florida:

• KIPP Impact Academy: Kindergarten - 2nd, 6th – 8th grade
• KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten – 7th grade
• KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten – 8th grade
• KIPP Bold City High School: 9th - 10th grade

To support these schools, we will employ approximately almost 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, please visit www.kippjax.org/teach. To see all openings, visit our Regional Job Board.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a social studies teacher to join our high school staff for the 2022-23 school year. This teacher will likely support ninth and tenth grade students. 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.

For the 2022-23 school year, teachers at the high school work 6:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Student hours are typically 7:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Every Wednesday is a student early release day (12:30 p.m.), which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development.

Please note the location of 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. Students in ninth and tenth grade will have a seven period bell schedule. High school lead teachers will likely have a homeroom class, teach several classes in their subject area, and one elective section in an area they are certified to teach each school day. While this is a typical teaching load, some teaching loads may vary. Teachers typically see ~100 students for their core content area. Class size is typically about 25 students per class.

Projected content areas offered in ninth grade might include: 

• Science – biology 

• English Language Arts or Intensive Reading

• Math – algebra and geometry 

• Social Studies – world history 

Projected content areas offered in tenth grade might include: 

• Science - chemistry

• English Language Arts or Intensive Reading

• Math - geometry or algebra II

• Social Studies - AP World History or U.S History

Potential electives that a core content teacher listed above could teach might include but is not limited to: Psychology, financial literacy, speech and debate, creative writing, CTE, etc. These electives are selected by the school leader according to student/teacher interest and certification area(s). 

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree

• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in one of the following areas:

  • Middle Grades Social Studies 5-9 OR

  • Social Science 6-12

• 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 both racial and educational equity for all children

• Passing a background check, as required by law

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications in a 6-12 content area

• Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress)

• Two or more years of secondary teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom

• Experience with teaching honors level or AP level courses in a high school

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 Jacksonville Public Schools, 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 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.