- Company DescriptionKIPP KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating 120,000 students in grades Prek-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC.
- While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: Together, A Future Without Limits.
- You can learn more at www.kipp.org.
- KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools 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 2025-2026 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating more than 3,000 students, kindergarten through twelfth grade in the North and West sides of Jacksonville, Florida.KIPP Impact Academy: Kindergarten - 4th grade, 6th - 8th grade KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade KIPP Bold City High School: 9th - 12th gradeFor the current school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools work the following hours Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours.
- Hours for teachers and students may vary slightly by school.K-8 Staff: 7:30am - 4:30pm K-8 Students: 8:00am - 3:30pm, Wednesday K-8 dismissal is at 1:30pm High School Staff: 6:45am - 3:45pm, High School Students: 7:15am - 2:30pm, Wednesday High School dismissal is at 12:30pm.
- Every Wednesday is a student early release day, which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings. *This doesn’t include Wellness Wednesdays when all staff leave at student dismissal.
- To support these schools, we will employ more than 300 full-time staff members.
- We seek educators and colleagues that represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability.
- To learn more about what it is like to work and teach at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please visit www.kippjax.org/teach where you can also view all of our job postings.Job DescriptionKIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks to add capacity to our team with an additional physical education and health teacher.
- The P.E/Health teacher would instruct classes of 9th - 12th grade students.
- As the school grows, the teacher would instruct students across multiple grade levels and/or sections, and ideally run a club or enrichment block.
We are committed to providing a quality physical education and health program that will complement our rigorous academic program. This position will work closely with the electives department. Teachers 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.
- 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.
- Students have block schedules.
- Elective teachers may have a homeroom and will teach several classes in their department in addition to a club or enrichment block.
- Every student will be required to take one credit of physical education that incorporates health.
- Any electives are selected by the school leader according to student interest and teacher certification area(s).
- Foreign language and elective teachers should apply through a separate posting.
- COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Our current compensation and benefits structure is competitive and is commensurate with experience.
- Our current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50,000Health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)***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 offering is subject to change each school year.
- Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.
- QualificationsBachelor's DegreeRelevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in Physical Education K-12 and Health K-12At least one complete year of teaching secondary Physical Education with 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: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSTwo or more years of secondary school physical education experienceExperience with the H.O.P.E. program in FloridaCERTIFICATIONIf applicants have questions about Florida certification, please visit www.fldoe.org/edcert.
Specific Subject
- Physical
- Education
- Grade
- Level:
- High
- Subject:
- Specials and
- Electives
- Start
- Date:
- Immediate opening
- Department: Teacher
