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KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a high school social studies teacher for the 202425 school year. 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 Citys 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.

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. Core content areas at the high school level include science history ELA and math. High school lead teachers will likely have a homeroom class and teach several classes in their subject area. While this is a typical teaching load some teaching loads may vary. 

Any electives are selected by the school leader according to student interest and teacher certification area(s). Foreign language and elective teachers should apply through a separate posting. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Our current compensation and benefits structure is 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.

*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 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. 

***This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter if issued. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree

• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification 

• 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 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

• FLDOE Certified in Social Science 612 

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

• ESOL Endorsement

• 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

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: ;

If youre a current KIPP Jax team member you should:

1) Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and

2) Complete the online application

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about this position please email Emma Kosanda 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.