2025-2026 Lead Middle School Teacher

POSITION OVERVIEW
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks middle school teachers for our fifth through eighth grade classrooms in the 202526 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 Principal.

OUR CURRENT MODEL

There are four home room teachers on each grade level who are each responsible for teaching a core subject. (For example there are four teachers on the 6th grade team; each staff member teaches every student on that grade level for their assigned subject.) Class size is typically about 26 students per class.

Subjects on each grade level include English Language Arts Social Studies Math and Science. Please note within the application what grade levels and/or subject area you prefer. Relevant certification should also be indicated in the application.

Please note that fifth grade is considered part of our middle school model.
 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
 

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 role will only be eligible for instructional stipends if they have their FLDOE certification.

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

Qualifications :

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree

• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in one of the following areas: 

  • Elementary Education K6 for positions in grades 5th or 6th

  • Math Science English or Social Studies 59 for a specific subject area in grades 567 or 8. 

  • Secondary Math English or Social Studies 612 for a specific subject area in grades 67 or 8. 

  • Specific science area 612 for science positions in grades 67 or 8. 

• 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) if teaching English Language Arts

• ESOL Endorsement (or competency coursework in progress)

• Two or more years of teaching experience with a proven trackrecord of high achievement in the classroom in a relevant 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.

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 to job board here: ; 

Please note in the application if you have a school preference based on location. 

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 positions at KIPP Jacksonville please email LaShawnda Anderson 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 does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender handicap age religion sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.