Middle School Reading Lab Teacher

Job Title

5-8 Reading Lab Teacher (KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy, 2525 W. 1st Street)

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a 5-8 Reading Lab teacher for 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 Principal.

This instructor focuses on supporting students as an extra layer of support beyond core ELA instruction. The role involves pulling groups of students, tracking academic progress, ensuring access to blended learning pieces, preparing lessons reflecting best practices and accommodating individual differences, running the special block classroom, providing enrichment and intervention, facilitating instructional technology, and assisting students with monitoring reading growth goals.

Assessment is done through observations, authentic performance, and formal methods, with frequent feedback, parent information, and written progress reports.

• Creating a positive learning environment.
• Implementing and creating curriculum.
• Assessing student learning.
• Collaborating with team members.
• Building relationships with families.
• Providing enrichment and intervention across multiple grades.
• Using technology platforms and monitoring progress.
• Documenting student progress and communicating with parents.

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

• Individual health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement program with company match.
• Individualized coaching and professional development for all lead teachers.
• Stipends for instructional staff with Florida DOE certification (average $11,000 plus TSIA stipend).

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or eligibility for certification in Middle Grades English 5‑9.
• Florida Reading Endorsement or reading competency coursework in progress.
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement.
• Alignment with KIPP Jacksonville's core values: high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability.
• Passing a background check as required by law.

• Florida Reading Endorsement (or coursework in progress).
• Two or more years of elementary or middle school ELA teaching experience, or small group experience with proven high achievement.

In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, visit

To join the 2026–2027 candidate pool, submit an online application and upload a resume via the job board at  Only application through the job board will be considered. Preference may be given to candidates from the pool based on fit and qualifications.

For questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville, email Jess umes and cover letters are not accepted via email.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.