KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
2026–2027 Lead High School Teacher Candidate Pool (Anticipated)
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
2026–2027 Lead High School Teacher Candidate Pool (Anticipated)
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2026–2027 Lead High School Teacher Candidate Pool (Anticipated)
role at
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools .
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, determination—on the good days and on the hard days. 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 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 comprise four schools educating 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
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.
K-8 Staff: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm; K-8 Students: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm; Wednesday, K-8 dismissal is at 1:30 pm.
High School Staff: 6:45 am – 3:45 pm; High School Students: 7:15 am – 2:30 pm; Wednesday, high school dismissal is at 12:30 pm.
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.)
Job Description POSITION 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 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 aligned to our philosophies around student voice and choice and who 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 MODEL The 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 Benefits Our current starting salary for a first‑year lead teacher is $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.
The salary offered does not 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 additional stipends at KIPP Jax. 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.
Qualifications REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree
Relevant 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/Chemistry, etc.
At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track‑record of high achievement in the classroom
Employees will represent KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools’ core values—high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.
Passes a background check, as required by law
Highly Preferred Qualifications
Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress) if teaching English Language Arts
ESOL 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 level
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: 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.
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.
All applicants are considered on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
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2026–2027 Lead High School Teacher Candidate Pool (Anticipated)
role at
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools .
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, determination—on the good days and on the hard days. 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 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 comprise four schools educating 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
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.
K-8 Staff: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm; K-8 Students: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm; Wednesday, K-8 dismissal is at 1:30 pm.
High School Staff: 6:45 am – 3:45 pm; High School Students: 7:15 am – 2:30 pm; Wednesday, high school dismissal is at 12:30 pm.
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.)
Job Description POSITION 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 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 aligned to our philosophies around student voice and choice and who 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 MODEL The 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 Benefits Our current starting salary for a first‑year lead teacher is $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.
The salary offered does not 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 additional stipends at KIPP Jax. 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.
Qualifications REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree
Relevant 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/Chemistry, etc.
At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track‑record of high achievement in the classroom
Employees will represent KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools’ core values—high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.
Passes a background check, as required by law
Highly Preferred Qualifications
Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress) if teaching English Language Arts
ESOL 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 level
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: 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.
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.
All applicants are considered on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
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