2026–2027 Lead High School Teacher Candidate Pool

Job DescriptionPOSITION OVERVIEW KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks high school teachers for our 9th-12th grade classrooms in the 2026-2027 school year. We are building a candidate pool for Lead High School teachers anticipated for the 2026–2027 school year across our network. While this is not a guarantee of placement, selected candidates in the pool may be invited to interview when openings arise.Teachers will be responsible for at least one subject area 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 school leader. KIPP Bold City's vision is to be a high school built on student voice and choice. Bold City offers a variety of options for its students- including honors classes, Advanced Placement classes for all, and career/technical education. Classes are chosen based on student and family interest. As the school grows, we seek to add more career tracks as well as Dual Enrollment. We also offer a variety of extracurriculars and sports to students. We seek teachers that are aligned to our philosophies around student voice and choice and are flexible to meet the interest areas of students. Please note the location of Bold City High School is the McDuff campus located at 1440 McDuff Avenue North.  OUR CURRENT MODELThe model for the high school will change over time as more grade levels are added and the model is subject to change. Core content areas at the high school level include science, history, ELA, and math. High school lead teachers will likely have a homeroom class and teach several classes in their subject area. While this is a typical teaching load, some teaching loads may vary. Any electives are selected by the school leader according to student interest and teacher certification area(s). If you are interested in applying to be an elective teacher, please apply to this pool.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSOur current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50,000Access 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.*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 role will only be eligible for instructional stipends if they have their FLDOE certification.***This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued. QualificationsREQUIREMENTSBachelor's DegreeRelevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in one of the following areas:6-12 Math, 6-12 ELA, 6-12 Social Science, 6-12 Biology/Chemestry, etc. At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroomKIPP 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 lawIn 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.comHIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress) if teaching English Language ArtsESOL 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 levelCERTIFICATION 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 InformationAPPLYTo 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.If you're a current KIPP Jax team member, you should:1) Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and2) Complete the online applicationQUESTIONS 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.