High School English Language Arts Teacher

Job Description

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a High School English Language Arts Teacher for the 26-27 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 City's 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 first-year lead teacher is $55,000 
• Access to individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)*** 
• Access to 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.

*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

• Bachelor's 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 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 creating an inclusive, healthy, and empowering community for our students.

• Passing a background check, as required by law

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• FLDOE Certified in English 6-12

• 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 who submit resumes through other job postings.  Link here: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville 

NOTE: If you're a current KIPP Jacksonville team member and are interested in applying, you should 1) let your current manager know that you're interested and 2) complete the application in its entirety online. 

QUESTIONS
If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville, please email Jess at [email protected]

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.