26-27 Elementary ELA Teacher at KIPP — Jacksonville, FL

POSITION OVERVIEW

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks Lead Elementary teachers for our Kindergarten-4th grade classrooms in the 2026-2027 school year.

OUR CURRENT MODEL

• Kindergarten-2nd Grade: some lead teachers in our K-2 classrooms will work with a certified, novice teacher (fellow) in their classroom. In this co-teaching 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 K-2 grades feature a single certified teacher and typically have a paraprofessional for part of the school day. All K-2 classrooms are self-contained and are responsible for at least English Language Arts and Math instruction.
• 3rd-4th Grade: all lead teachers are departmentalized. A single lead teacher in each classroom is responsible for teaching specific subjects (e.g. only math, only ELA). 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

• 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:
• K-6 Elementary or PK-3 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

APPLY

• 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 Malai Golston at mgolston@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.