Immediate Lead Elementary Teacher
Immediate Lead Elementary Teacher
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Job Description
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks elementary teachers for our kindergarten through fourthgrade classrooms in the 202425 school year. 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 their school leader.
OUR CURRENT MODEL
Kindergarten and first grade: some lead teachers in our kindergarten or firstgrade classrooms will work with a certified novice teacher (fellow) in their classroom. In this coteaching model lead teachers share the responsibility and accountability of their classroom with the teaching fellow. Class size is approximately 26 students. The other classrooms in kindergarten and first grade feature a single certified teacher and a paraprofessional in the classroom. All kindergarten and firstgrade classrooms are selfcontained and are responsible for at least English Language Arts and Math instruction.
Second grade: all lead teachers in second grade are selfcontained and are responsible for at least English Language Arts and Math instruction. Average class size is approximately 26 students.
Third and fourth grade: all lead teachers are departmentalized. A single lead teacher in each classroom is responsible for teaching specific subjects (e.g. only math). Class size is approximately 26 students. In this model most teachers plan for one subject and teach lessons to multiple cohorts of students.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Our current compensation and benefits structure is very competitive and is commensurate with experience.
Our current starting salary for a firstyear lead teacher is $50000
Free individual health benefits (including medical dental and vision)***
Free individual shortterm and longterm 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.
*The salary offered in the DocuSign doesnt include any stipends for which the candidate may be eligible. In our first year of paying out millage stipends noncertified NewtoKIPP staff received an additional $3700. Certified NewtoKIPP instructional staff received an additional $7000. Certified staff also received TSIA stipends this year. There are other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends.
**offerings are subject to change year to year.
Qualifications :
Bachelors Degree
Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification (Elementary Education K6 or PreKPrimaryGrade 3)
At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven trackrecord of high achievement in the classroom
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core valueshigh 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)
Two or more years of teaching experience with a proven trackrecord of high achievement in the classroom in an elementary grade level
CERTIFICATION
If applicants have questions about Florida certification please visit Applicants should list all details about their certification status in the application including a Florida statement of eligibility or an outofstate 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: ;
NOTE: If youre a current KIPP Jacksonville team member and are interested in applying you should 1) let your current manager know that youre 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 a recruiter that aligns with your grade level interest.
K5 Jessica at
612 LaShawnda at
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
