Middle School Social Studies Teacher

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating nearly 190,000 students in grades Pre-K-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. Each school is unique to its community, but all share the promise:
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Why teach 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 good and hard days. We support our teachers to make the most of those gifts.

• Respect – for our teachers’ innate talent, professional growth, and lives 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 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 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  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.

• 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

Teachers 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: 7:30am - 4:30pm; K-8 students: 8:00am - 3:30pm, Wednesday dismissal at 1:30pm.
• High school staff: 6:45am - 3:45pm;
  High school students: 7:15am - 2:30pm, Wednesday dismissal at 12:30pm.

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.

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.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks middle school teachers for our 5th through 8th grade classrooms in the  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.

There are four home room teachers on each grade level who are each responsible for teaching a single core subject. Class size is typically about 25 students per class.

Subjects on each grade level include English Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science. This posting is specifically for candidates interested in teaching social studies. Please note within the application if you have grade level preferences. Relevant certification should also be indicated in the application.

• Starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50,000.
• Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).
• Free 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.
• Salary offered in the Docu…