Job Description
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks teachers for our summer school classrooms for Summer 2025. Interested candidates don’t have to be current KIPP Jacksonville employees to apply for this position, but they should already have certificated fingerprints on file with Duval County.
Teachers are assigned one grade level 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 the summer school admin team.
We will be partnering with Teach for America for summer school this year. Summer school teachers need to be comfortable having a second adult in the room with them as incoming Teach for America corps members will complete pre-service training at our school site.
Summer school will take place at our campus at 1440 McDuff Ave N. This is the only summer school site this year.
OUR CURRENT MODEL
Summer school will run from June 8, 2026, through July 2, 2026. The program will take place Monday through Friday, with teacher hours from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
If selected for a summer school teaching position, the required professional development will be held on June 4th and June 5th. Class sizes are expected to range from 20–25 students.
We will be offering summer school for the following grade levels and content areas:
K-12 ESE
3rd Grade - reading and math
4th - 7th Grade - math
8th Grade - math (including pre-algebra), civics, reading
High School - math (Algebra), reading, ACT prep
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Internal candidates will be paid their normal hourly rate in addition to any salaried pay they're scheduled to receive throughout the summer.
External candidates will be paid an hourly rate aligned to the salary they would be offered for a full-time job offer. At a minimum, this would be $24/hour.
A note for external candidates: Some candidates may be interested in joining the KIPP Jacksonville Team and Family full-time as a lead teacher for the 2026-27 school year after summer school ends. KIPP’s benefits package for full-time salaried employees includes:
Individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)***
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.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Relevant Florida Teaching Certification for the grade level you’ll be teaching:
3rd Grade: Either PreK-3 or K-6 certified AND reading endorsed.
4th Grade: K-6
5th Grade: K-6 or Middle Grades Math 5-9
6th Grade: K-6, Middle Grades Math 5-9 or Math 6-12
7th Grade: Middle Grades Math 7-9 or math 6-12
8th Grade: Middle Grades 5-9 or Secondary 6-12 in English, Math, or Social Studies
High School: Middle Grades 5-9 or Secondary 6-12 in English or Math
Positive attendance record
In good standing with your current school
Must be able to fully commit to all instructional days
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.
Passing a background check, as required by law
In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the screening process, education, and awareness, please visit the official website at:https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Additional Information
APPLY
To join the 2026–2027 candidate pool, please complete the online application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Link to job board here: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville
When submitting your application, you may indicate any preferred school locations. If and when a position opens, candidates from the pool will be considered for interviews based on fit and qualifications.
If selected for an interview and extended an offer, your compensation, school placement, and other terms will be outlined in writing.
If you're a current KIPP Jax team member, you should:
Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and
Complete the online application
QUESTIONS
If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville, please email LaShawnda Anderson at LAnderson@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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.