Lead Elementary School Teacher Pool; Anticipated

Position: 2026–2027 Lead Elementary School Teacher Candidate Pool (Anticipated)

Lead Elementary Teacher Candidate Pool (Anticipated)

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 unique, we are united around a shared promise: “Together, A Future Without Limits.”

Why Teach at KIPP

• Respect – Pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation for the invaluable role of teachers.
• Support – Opportunities to lead, grow, and feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs.
• Purpose – An ambitious mission to create a future without limits. We need talented teachers to realize it.

Region Overview – KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools

• 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

Hours vary slightly by school.

• K‑8 Staff – 7:30 am – 4:30 pm; K‑8 Students – 8:00 am – 3:30 pm;
  Wednesday dismissal 1:30 pm.
• High School Staff – 6:45 am – 3:45 pm;
  High School Students – 7:15 am – 2:30 pm;
  Wednesday dismissal 12:30 pm.

Every Wednesday is a student early release day for teaching staff professional development.

Job Description

Position Overview

Lead Elementary teachers are assigned a grade level and are responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing curriculum, assessing students, collaborating with teams, building relationships with families, and other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by their Principal.

Current Model

• Kindergarten‑2nd Grade – some lead teachers share responsibility with a certified fellow in a co‑teaching model. Class size ≈ 26 students. Other K‑2 classrooms feature a single certified teacher and a paraprofessional.
• 3rd‑4th Grade – lead teachers are departmentalized. A single lead teacher teaches specific subjects. Class size ≈ 26 students.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting salary for a first‑year lead teacher is $50,000.

• Individual health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Individual short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement program with company match
• Individualized coaching and professional development
• Instructional stipends for certified Florida staff (average $13,000 + TSIA stipends)
• Terms outlined in an offer letter if issued

Qualifications Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or eligibility in K‑6 or PK‑3
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with proven high achievement
• Commitment to inclusive, healthy, empowering community
• Background check as required by law

Highly

Preferred Qualifications

• Florida Reading Endorsement or coursework in progress (if teaching ELA)
• ESOL Endorsement or coursework in progress
• Two or more years of teaching experience with proven high achievement at a relevant grade level

Certification

Questions about Florida certification: visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). List certification status in the application.

Additional Information Apply

To join the 2026‑2027 candidate pool, complete the online application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicant will be considered through other job postings. Link to job board:

If your application indicates preferred school locations, candidates will be considered for interviews based on fit and qualifications.

Current KIPP Jax team members: inform manager, then complete online application.

Questions

Email Jess Replogle: jreplogle. Resumes and cover letters are not accepted via email; 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.

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