Sr. Guest Educator (Aspiring Teacher)

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating nearly 190,000 students in grades PreK-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. While each school is as unique as the community it serves, we are united around a shared promise: Together, A Future Without Limits.

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 2026-2027 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will comprise four schools serving more than 3,000 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade on the North and West sides of Jacksonville, Florida:

• KIPP Impact Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade
• KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade
• KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade
• KIPP Bold City High School: 9th - 12th grade

Schedule

Teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools work the following hours, with occasional meetings or special school events outside these times. Hours may vary slightly by school:

• K-8 Staff: 7:30am - 4:30pm, K-8 Students: 8:00am - 3:30pm (Wednesday dismissal at 1:30pm)
• High School Staff: 6:45am - 3:45pm, High School Students: 7:15am - 2:30pm (Wednesday dismissal at 12:30pm)

Every Wednesday is a student early release day, allowing teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings. *This does not include Wellness Wednesdays when all staff leave at student dismissal.

About the Role

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is seeking full-time, salaried Sr. Guest Educators who are passionate about education and working toward becoming fully certified teachers in Florida. This role is ideal for aspiring teachers and experienced educators actively pursuing their Florida teaching certification while gaining classroom experience.

The Sr. Guest Educator role may be a great fit for educators who are:

• Working toward obtaining a Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) teaching certificate
• Holding a certification with a subject-area, ESOL, or Reading flag that they are actively working to clear
• Completing coursework, certification assessments, or other requirements needed for their professional certificate
• Looking for a way to continue teaching and gaining classroom experience while completing their certification pathway

Responsibilities

• Serve as the classroom teacher for an assigned grade level and/or subject area
• Prepare and deliver high-quality, standards-aligned instruction
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement, engagement, and behavior
• Establish a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Assess student learning and adjust instruction to meet student needs
• Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, and support staff
• Communicate effectively with the school team to ensure consistency and a smooth experience for students
• Carry out all responsibilities expected of a full-time classroom teacher

Once you obtain your Florida teaching certification or Statement of Eligibility (SOE) from FLDOE, you will be eligible for promotion to a Lead Teacher position.

Pay

Starting salary for full-time Sr. Guest Educator: $45,000. Additional stipends may be available, such as a $3,700 millage stipend for non-certified New-to-KIPP staff in the first year. Other stipend opportunities may also be offered, subject to change each school year.

Benefits

• Access to health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Access to short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 403b retirement program with a company match
• Professional development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Clear path to obtaining a Florida Teaching Certificate
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers
• Deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children
• Passing a background check, as required by law

Qualifications

Highly Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field
• Experience working in an urban public school or charter school setting

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks educators who embody core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability.