About this role
Company Description
KIPP
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating 120,000 students in grades Prek-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: Together, A Future Without Limits. You can learn more at www.kipp.org.
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is part of the KIPP national network. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond – so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
In the 2025-2026 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating more than 3,000 students, kindergarten through twelfth grade in the North and West sides of Jacksonville, Florida.
KIPP Impact Academy: Kindergarten - 4th grade, 6th - 8th grade
KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade
KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade
KIPP Bold City High School: 9th - 12th grade
For the current school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools work the following hours Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Hours for teachers and students may vary slightly by school.
K-8 Staff: 7:30am - 4:30pm K-8 Students: 8:00am - 3:30pm, Wednesday K-8 dismissal is at 1:30pm
High School Staff: 6:45am - 3:45pm, High School Students: 7:15am - 2:30pm, Wednesday High School dismissal is at 12:30pm.
Every Wednesday is a student early release day, which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings. *This doesn’t include Wellness Wednesdays when all staff leave at student dismissal.
To support these schools, we will employ more than 300 full-time staff members. We seek educators and colleagues that represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. To learn more about what it is like to work and teach at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please visit www.kippjax.org/teach where you can also view all of our job postings.
Job Description
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks to add capacity to our team with an additional physical education and health teacher. The P.E/Health teacher would instruct classes of 9th - 12th grade students. As the school grows, the teacher would instruct students across multiple grade levels and/or sections, and ideally run a club or enrichment block.
We are committed to providing a quality physical education and health program that will complement our rigorous academic program. This position will work closely with the electives department. Teachers 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.
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. Students have block schedules. Elective teachers may have a homeroom and will teach several classes in their department in addition to a club or enrichment block. Every student will be required to take one credit of physical education that incorporates health.
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 $50,000
Health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
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.
The salary offered in the DocuSign doesn’t include any stipends for which the candidate may be eligible. In our current year of paying out millage stipends, certified New-to-KIPP instructional staff received a historical average of $13,000 with the addition of receiving TSIA stipends. 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
- Bachelor's Degree
Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in Physical Education K-12 and Health K-12
At least one complete year of teaching secondary Physical Education with 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
In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the screening process, education, and awareness, please visit the official website at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two or more years of secondary school physical education experience
Experience with the H.O.P.E. program in Florida
CERTIFICATION
If applicants have questions about Florida certification, please visit www.fldoe.org/edcert. Applicants should list all details about their certification status in the application, including a Florida statement of eligibility or an out-of-state 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 here: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville
If you're a current KIPP Jax team member that isn't a Lead Teacher, 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 Jess Replogle 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.
Other facts
About KIPP
Join KIPP New Orleans Schools in preparing students for lives full of choices! We have made tremendous progress since opening our first school in 2005 and have stayed true to our mission - empowering students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college and in life. As we see our students thriving in high school and college academics, developing strong character and leadership skills, and matriculating into and completing college in record numbers, we see the impact that our talented teachers and leaders are making. We are seeing our students succeed, and we are proud of our progress.
As a member of the KIPP family, you will benefit from the flexibility to build your own classroom culture, while utilizing the support and tools of your fellow school leaders and teachers. KIPP New Orleans is a place for teacher collaboration and innovation, as they work to achieve a consistent vision, and where teachers are growing and learning every day. We attract the best teachers from across the U.S. because they understand the importance of their contribution to instilling a love of learning in our students. At KIPP, you can grow and learn! You can make a meaningful impact in the lives of kids! At KIPP, together, we can impact the future of New Orleans!
What you'll do
- The P.E/Health teacher will instruct 9th - 12th grade students in physical education and health, create a positive classroom environment, and collaborate with the electives department. Responsibilities also include assessing students and building relationships with families.
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