KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
2026-2027 Teaching Fellow
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
2026-2027 Teaching Fellow
Join us in the 2026‑2027 Teaching Fellow role at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools.
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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, D.C. Each school is unique but united around a shared promise:
A Future Without Limits.
Learn more at
www.kipp.org .
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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 educating more than 3,000 students, kindergarten through twelfth grade in 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
In 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: 7:30 a.m. ‑ 4:30 p.m.; K‑8 Students: 8:00 a.m. ‑ 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday K‑8 student dismissal at 1:30 p.m.
High School Staff: 6:45 a.m. ‑ 3:45 p.m.; High School Students: 7:15 a.m. ‑ 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday High School student dismissal at 12:30 p.m.
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.
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.
Position Overview We seek to grow the number of outstanding educators in our schools through the Baker Teaching Fellowship program, named after KIPP Jacksonville’s founding board chairman, John D. Baker II. The Fellowship provides focused development, support, and structure to individuals launching a career in urban public education. This program is ideal for those graduating from an education preparation program, an alternative certification program, or for those who have passed a Florida subject area certification exam.
Under the direction of our fellowship manager and school leaders, fellows are placed as co‑teachers during their fellowship year and are certified teachers in our classrooms. As certified educators, fellows are responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing our 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.
The Fellowship model allows fellows to co‑teach in their fellowship year with a gradual release model. Fellows are placed strategically in one grade level and have meaningful “at‑bats” at instructional practices, whole and small group instruction, and managing a classroom. Fellows take on additional responsibilities as the year progresses. Fellows are supported as both individuals and as a cohort through frequent coaching and professional development sessions.
The aim of the program is for a fellow to be promoted to a lead teacher position the following school year. Placement is dependent on certification and identified openings. The initial grade level placement of a fellow does not have to dictate where their lead teacher offer can come from. Fellows have the ability to preference grade levels for their fellowship year and future roles. We do not guarantee grade level placements at the time of offers.
Compensation and Benefits Our current starting salary for a Teaching Fellow is $47,500. Upon successful completion of the program and an offer of a first‑year Lead Teacher position, the salary increases to $50,000.
Access 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
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.
Qualifications Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification (Note: Certification received upon graduation is acceptable and should be listed in the application)
Passing a background check, as required by law
Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children
KIPP 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.
Highly Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as an intern, substitute, tutor, teacher’s aide, paraprofessional or similar role in a Title I school setting
Certification categories for eligible occupations:
Elementary: K‑6 or PK‑3
Middle School: ELA 5‑9, Math 5‑9, Science 5‑9, Social Science 5‑9
High School: ELA 6‑12, Math 6‑12, Science 6‑12, Social Science 6‑12
Additional Information In 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.com .
Apply Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered who submit resumes through other job postings.
Apply here .
NOTE: If you’re a current KIPP Jacksonville team member and are interested in applying, you should:
Let your current manager know that you’re interested
Complete the application in its entirety online.
Questions If you have questions about this position at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please email Malai at
mgolston@kippjax.org .
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
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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, D.C. Each school is unique but united around a shared promise:
A Future Without Limits.
Learn more at
www.kipp.org .
•
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 educating more than 3,000 students, kindergarten through twelfth grade in 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
In 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: 7:30 a.m. ‑ 4:30 p.m.; K‑8 Students: 8:00 a.m. ‑ 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday K‑8 student dismissal at 1:30 p.m.
High School Staff: 6:45 a.m. ‑ 3:45 p.m.; High School Students: 7:15 a.m. ‑ 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday High School student dismissal at 12:30 p.m.
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.
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.
Position Overview We seek to grow the number of outstanding educators in our schools through the Baker Teaching Fellowship program, named after KIPP Jacksonville’s founding board chairman, John D. Baker II. The Fellowship provides focused development, support, and structure to individuals launching a career in urban public education. This program is ideal for those graduating from an education preparation program, an alternative certification program, or for those who have passed a Florida subject area certification exam.
Under the direction of our fellowship manager and school leaders, fellows are placed as co‑teachers during their fellowship year and are certified teachers in our classrooms. As certified educators, fellows are responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing our 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.
The Fellowship model allows fellows to co‑teach in their fellowship year with a gradual release model. Fellows are placed strategically in one grade level and have meaningful “at‑bats” at instructional practices, whole and small group instruction, and managing a classroom. Fellows take on additional responsibilities as the year progresses. Fellows are supported as both individuals and as a cohort through frequent coaching and professional development sessions.
The aim of the program is for a fellow to be promoted to a lead teacher position the following school year. Placement is dependent on certification and identified openings. The initial grade level placement of a fellow does not have to dictate where their lead teacher offer can come from. Fellows have the ability to preference grade levels for their fellowship year and future roles. We do not guarantee grade level placements at the time of offers.
Compensation and Benefits Our current starting salary for a Teaching Fellow is $47,500. Upon successful completion of the program and an offer of a first‑year Lead Teacher position, the salary increases to $50,000.
Access 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
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.
Qualifications Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification (Note: Certification received upon graduation is acceptable and should be listed in the application)
Passing a background check, as required by law
Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children
KIPP 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.
Highly Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as an intern, substitute, tutor, teacher’s aide, paraprofessional or similar role in a Title I school setting
Certification categories for eligible occupations:
Elementary: K‑6 or PK‑3
Middle School: ELA 5‑9, Math 5‑9, Science 5‑9, Social Science 5‑9
High School: ELA 6‑12, Math 6‑12, Science 6‑12, Social Science 6‑12
Additional Information In 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.com .
Apply Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered who submit resumes through other job postings.
Apply here .
NOTE: If you’re a current KIPP Jacksonville team member and are interested in applying, you should:
Let your current manager know that you’re interested
Complete the application in its entirety online.
Questions If you have questions about this position at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please email Malai at
mgolston@kippjax.org .
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
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