Immediate Middle School Math Lab Teacher (5-8)

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks middle school teachers for our fifth through eighth grade classrooms in the 2026- 2027 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.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks an instructor for our middle school math lab. This teacher focuses on supporting students as an extra layer of support beyond their core mathematics instruction. This role is currently available at KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy.  

The teachers role is to pull groups of students track academic progress and ensure students are accessing the blended learning pieces that support their academic addition they will prepare lessons that reflect best practices and accommodations for individual differences of students.

The math 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 math 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.

OUR CURRENT MODEL

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

Our current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50000

• 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 doesnt include any stipends for which the candidate may be our current year of paying out millage stipends certified New-to-KIPP instructional staff received a historical average of $11000 with the addition of receiving TSIA stipends. There are other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends. This role will only be eligible for instructional stipends if they have their FLDOE certification.

***This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter if issued. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in M iddle Grades Math 5-9
• 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 valueshigh 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

• Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress)
• Two or more years of elementary or middle school math teaching experience OR small group experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom

Additional Information :

APPLY

To join the candidate pool please complete the online application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Link to job board here: submitting your application you may indicate any preferred school locations. If and when a position opens candidates from the pool will be considered for interviews based on fit and qualifications.

If selected for an interview and extended an offer your compensation school placement and other terms will be outlined in writing.

If youre a current KIPP Jax team member you should:

1) Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and

2) Complete the online application

QUESTIONS
If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville please email Jess at 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 does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender handicap age religion sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time