KIPP · Jacksonville, FL

Immediate Elementary Teacher at KIPP — Jacksonville, FL

Full-timeJacksonville, FL$50,000–$50,000/yearPosted 2026-08-22Apply on SmartRecruiters
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POSITION OVERVIEW

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks passionate Elementary Teachers to join the team.

Elementary 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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Our current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50,000

  • 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.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in one of the following areas:
  • PK-3 or K-6 Elementary
  • 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

  • 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 track-record of high achievement in the classroom in a relevant grade level

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.

APPLY

To join the 2026–2027 candidate pool, please complete the online 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: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville

When submitting your application, you may indicate any preferred school locations. If and when a position opens, candidates from the pool will be considered for interviews based on fit and qualifications.

If selected for an interview and extended an offer, your compensation, school placement, and other terms will be outlined in writing.

  • Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and
  • Complete the online application

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville, please email Jess Replogle at jreplogle@kippjax.org. 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.