Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks an engaging world cultures teacher for our specials department at KIPP Impact Academy. The world cultures teacher will lead daily social studies instruction and projects across all multiple grade levels. This educator should have a clear vision for social studies instruction across the school and multiple grade levels.

This is a full-time position that works closely in our existing specials department which includes areas like physical education and music. All teachers 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.

OUR CURRENT MODEL
The specials schedule and rotations are subject to change and vary school byschool. The specials team consists of multiple teachers across a school community. Some specials area teachers instruct across all grade levels while others might focus on specific grade level rotations. Depending on the subject and schedule, the teacher may travel to classrooms for instruction or have students transition to their own classroom space. Class size is typically ~26 students.

Qualifications

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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 each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.

**Include stipend language here as part of compensation section with asterisks. ****

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree

• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in Elementary Education K-6.

• 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

• Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress) if teaching English Language Arts

• ESOL Endorsement (or competency coursework in progress)

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

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.

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 jreplogle@kippjax.org. 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.