2025-2026 Lead Elementary Teacher
2025-2026 Lead Elementary Teacher
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Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks certified teachers for our K5 Classrooms. 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
Kindergarten2nd Grade: some lead teachers in our K2 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 typically have a paraprofessional for part of the school day. All kindergarten and first grade classrooms are selfcontained and are responsible for at least English Language Arts and Math instruction.
3rd5th 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.
Please note that fifth grade is considered part of our middle school model and is part of a separate application.
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:
K6 Elementary for grades K5th PK3 Elementary for grades K3rd
Math Science English or Social Studies 59 for a specific subject area in grades 5
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.
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 to job board here: 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 a recruiter
K5 Questions Jess Replogle at
612 Questions 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
