2023-24 Lead Middle School Teacher (5th-8th)

CURRENTLY OFFERING A SIGNING BONUS FOR THIS POSITION!  If you are a certified candidate that signs a Lead Teaching offer to join our Team & Family for the 2023-24 school year before June 30, 2023, you could be eligible for a $2500 signing bonus! We’re offering signing bonuses for:K-2 teachers who are Reading endorsed3rd grade – 11th grade math teachers5th grade – 11th grade science teachersSigning bonuses will be paid out in two installments (December 2023 and June 2024) to those complete their year of teaching with KIPP Jax in one of the above areas. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks middle school teachers for our fifth through eighth grade classrooms in the 2023-24 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 school leader.

OUR CURRENT MODELThere are four “home room” teachers on each grade level who are each responsible for teaching a  single core subject. (For example, there are four teachers on the 8th grade team; each staff member teaches every student on that grade level for their assigned subject.) Class size is typically about 25 students per class.

Subjects on each grade level include English Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science. Please note within the application your subject area preference and if you have grade level preferences. Relevant certification should also be indicated in the application.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 $50,000Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)Free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance403(b) retirement program with a company matchTo support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.