26-27 Middle School ELA Teacher

About the role

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks middle school teachers for our fifth through eighth grade classrooms in the 2025-26 school year. 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.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive classroom environment
• Implement curriculum
• Absess students
• Collaborate with their team
• Build relationships with families

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in one of the following areas:
• Elementary Education K-6 for 5th or 6th grade ELA
• English 5-9 for grades 5,6,7, or 8
• English 6-12 for grades 6,7, or 8
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly Preferred Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

• 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
• All lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development

Additional Information

• 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
• 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.
• If you're a current KIPP Jax team member, you should: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.