Immediate PE/Health (5-8) Teacher at KIPP

Jacksonville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Education, Health Education, Curriculum Implementation, Student Assessment, Classroom Management, Team Collaboration, Family Engagement, Professional Development

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Company Description KIPP 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 as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: Together, A Future Without Limits. You can learn more at www.kipp.org. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools 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 2025-2026 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating more than 3,000 students, kindergarten through twelfth grade in the North and West sides 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 In the current school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools 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 K-8 student dismissal is at 1:30pm High School Staff: 6:45am - 3:45pm, High School Students: 7:15am - 2:30pm, Wednesday High School student dismissal is 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 more than 400 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. To learn more about what it is like to work and teach at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please visit www.kippjax.org/teach where you can also view all of our job postings. Why Teach at KIPP? At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools - especially our teachers. Their skill. Energy, Love. Their determination. On the good days and on the hard days. So we support our teachers to make the most of those gifts. The KIPP Difference Respect - For our teachers’ innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth, and for the lives they lead 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 our 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. Job Description KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a physical education teacher in our K-8 school. The P.E/Health teacher would likely instruct classes of students either in 5th-8th. This position is located at KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy - 2525 W. 1st Street We are committed to providing a quality physical education and health program that will complement our rigorous academic program. This position will work closely with the electives department. Teachers 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. Teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools (K-8) work from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Student hours are typically 8:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Every Wednesday is a student early release day (1:30 p.m.), which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Our current compensation and benefits structure is very competitive and is commensurate with experience. Our current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50,000 Access to individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)*** Access to individual short-term and long-term disability insurance*** 403(b) retirement program with a company match*** To support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development. *The salary offered in the DocuSign doesn’t include any stipends for which the candidate may be eligible. In our first year of paying out millage stipends, non-certified New-to-KIPP staff received an additional $3700. Certified New-to-KIPP instructional staff received an additional $7,000. Certified staff also received TSIA stipends this year. There are other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends. **offerings are subject to change year to year. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Equivalent (K-12 Physical Education/Health) At least one year of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom; two or more years highly preferred. 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. Note on certification: if you have questions about Florida certification, please visit www.fldoe.org/edcert. Please list details about where you are in the certification process on your application so we can process your application accurately. If you hold a statement of eligibility or an out-of-state certificate, please list that information. Additional Information 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. Link here: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville NOTE: If you're a current KIPP Jacksonville team member and are interested in applying, you should 1) let your current manager know that you're interested and 2) complete the application in its entirety online. QUESTIONS If you have questions about this position at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please email Jess at [email protected] Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and 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 Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.

Responsibilities

The P.E/Health teacher will instruct classes of students in grades 5-8 and work closely with the electives department. Responsibilities include creating a positive classroom environment, implementing curriculum, assessing students, and collaborating with their team.