Job Description

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks teachers for our summer school classrooms for June 2023. Interested candidates don’t have to be current KIPP Jacksonville employees to apply for this position.

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 the summer school admin team.

OUR CURRENT MODEL

Summer school will run at the KIPP Bold City High School Campus from June 5th, 2023 - June 30th, 2023. Summer school will be from Monday - Thursday and teachers will work from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Teachers will teach one to two blocks, and class size is expected to be around 15-25 students. We will be offering summer school for the following grade levels and content areas:

• 3rd Grade - reading and math
• 8th Grade - math, civics, reading, and science
• High School (9th and 10th Grade) - math, reading, science, social studies

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Internal candidates will be paid their normal hourly rate in addition to salaried pay they’ll be receiving 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 2023-24 school year after summer school ends. KIPP’s benefits package for full-time salaried employees includes:

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification for the grade level you’ll be teaching
  • 3rd Grade: Either PreK-3 or K-6 certified AND reading endorsed.
  • 8th Grade: Middle Grades 5-9 or Secondary 6-12 in any content area
  • High School: Middle Grades 5-9 or Secondary 6-12 in any content area
• Positive attendance record
• In good standing with your current school
• Must be able to fully commit to all 15 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.
• Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children
• Passing a background check, as required by law

Additional Information

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

• Internal candidate : if you are currently a member of the KIPP Jacksonville team and family, please (1) inform your direct manager that you are applying to the position and (2) complete the full application online.

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please email Emma at ekosanda@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.