Lead Elementary School Teacher Candidate Pool (Anticipated)

Company Description

KIPP

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 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.

WHY TEACH AT KIPP?

At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools - especially our teachers. Their skill. Energy, Love. Their determination. On the good days and on the hard days. So we support our teachers to make the most of those gifts

The KIPP Difference

• Respect - For our teachers' innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth, and for the lives they lead beyond our walls. We offer pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation for the invaluable role our teachers play in lighting paths to opportunity for students
• Support - As our teachers progress through the day, the year, and their careers, we ensure they always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with opportunities to lead and support to grow
• Purpose - Together, our students, schools, families and communities share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits. We need talented teachers to realize it. Shape the future for your students and yourself by joining us in our work.

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 2026-2027 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating 3,000+ students, kindergarten through twelfth grade, in the North and Westsides of Jacksonville, Florida :

For 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.

Every Wednesday is a student early release day, which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings.

To support these schools, we will employ approximately almost 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. To see all openings, visit our Regional Job Board.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks Lead Elementary teachers for our Kindergarten-4th grade classrooms in the 2026-2027 school year. We are building a candidate pool for Lead Elementary 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 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.

OUR CURRENT MODEL

Please note that fifth grade is considered part of our middle school model and is part of a separate application.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Our current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50,000

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

K-6 Elementary or PK-3 Elementary

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATION

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 Information

APPLY

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

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 and

2) 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.

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.

recblid urf20whlufv9fu4inu4xufe5qujeh7