High School Physics Teacher at KIPP Jacksonville, FL

Company Description

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. We are united around a shared promise:
Together, A Future Without Limits.

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.

• 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

• 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, allowing teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings.

At KIPP, we support our teachers to make the most of their gifts. We offer pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation for the invaluable role teachers play in lighting paths to opportunity for students.

• Respect – for teachers’ innate talent, professional growth, and lives beyond our walls.
• Support – opportunities to lead and grow, with the KIPP Team and Family at their backs.
• Purpose – an ambitious mission to create a future without limits, inviting talented teachers to join us.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a High School Physics Teacher for the 2025‑2026 school year. 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.

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, and the school plans to add more career tracks and Dual Enrollment as it expands.

The high school model will evolve as more grade levels are added. 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. Teaching loads may vary. Electives are selected by the school leader according to student interest and teacher certification area(s).

Foreign language and elective teachers should apply through a separate posting.

• Starting salary for a first‑year lead teacher: $50,000
• Free individual health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Free individual short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement program with company match
• Individualized coaching and professional development for all lead teachers

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement
• Commitment to the core values: high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability
• Deep commitment to racial and educational equity for all children
• Passing a background check, as required by law

• FLDOE Certified in Physics
• Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress)
• ESOL Endorsement
• Two or more years of secondary teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement
• Experience teaching honors or AP level courses in a high school

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.

If you have questions about this position, email the recruiter most aligned with your interests:
7‑12 Middle/High School – Lashawnda at landerson
6‑12 Middle/High School (K‑6) – Jessica at jreplogle

We do not accept resumes or cover letters via email; you will be redirected to apply on 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 Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.