Middle School Reading Lab Teacher

26-27 Middle School Reading Lab Teacher (5-8)

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a 5-8 Reading Lab teacher for the  school year. This role is available at KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy (2525 W. 1st Street). 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.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks an instructor for our middle school reading lab. This teacher focuses on supporting students as an extra layer of support beyond their core ELA instruction. The teacher's role is to pull groups of students, track academic progress, and ensure students are accessing the blended learning pieces that support their academic growth. In addition, they will prepare lessons that reflect best practices and accommodations for individual differences of students.

The reading lab instructor will run their own classroom of students as part of the specials block of the school day. They will see every student across the middle school grade levels and will provide both enrichment and intervention. Whole group instruction is part of the block, but this teacher will also be expected to pull small groups, facilitate students' use of instructional technology platforms, and assist students with monitoring reading growth goals.

They will assess student learning through observations, authentic performance, and more formal methods, in an ongoing manner, providing frequent student feedback, information to parents and written progress reports.

All teachers are responsible for creating a positive environment for their students, implementing and/or creating curriculum, assessing students, building relationships with our families, collaborating with their team and other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by their School Leader.

The specials schedule is subject to change and can vary from school to school. The specials team consists of up to seven teachers for the entire school, depending on the size of the school. Each specials teacher instructs students across multiple grade levels. Depending on the specials area subject, the teacher may travel to classrooms or have students transition to their own classroom space.

Class size is typically ~26 students and typically a teacher will see a class about twice per week in a given rotation.

Compensation and benefits include a starting salary of $50,000, access to individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision), access to individual short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a 403(b) retirement program with a company match. To support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.

• 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 in the classroom
• KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values—high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.
• Passing a background check, as required by law

In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the screening process, education, and awareness, please visit the official website at:

Highly preferred qualifications include two or more years of elementary or middle school ELA teaching experience OR small group experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.

To join the 2026–2027 candidate pool, please complete the online application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be…