2021-22 Teaching Fellow - Jacksonville

Position Overview

KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville seeks fellows in the 2020-21 school year. Under the direction of our fellowship manager and our school leaders, fellows are placed as co-teachers during their fellowship year. Fellows are considered certified co-teachers in our classrooms. 

Fellows are responsible for supporting a positive classroom environment, implementing our curriculum, assessing our students, collaborating with their grade level teams, content teams and fellows cohort, building relationships with families and other duties as assigned. Full Fellow responsibilities are ultimately outlined by their School Leader. 

The fellowship model allows fellows to co-teach in their fellowship year with a gradual release model. Fellows are first responsible for small group instruction, supporting transitions, and honing their management skills at the start of the school year and then take on additional responsibilities as the year progresses. Fellows are supported as both individuals and as a cohort through regular coaching and professional development sessions. 

The aim of the program is for a fellow to be promoted to a lead teacher position the following school year. Fellows can receive an offer the following school year to be a lead teacher in a single-teacher classroom in any grade level they are certified in where there is an identified opening OR in a co-teaching setting that would allow them to teach with a new teaching fellow. 

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 school leader.

For the 2020-21 school year, teachers at KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville work from 7:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Student hours are typically 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Hours for teachers and students vary slightly by school. Every Wednesday is a student early release day (1:30 p.m.), which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development.

OUR CURRENT MODEL

Fellows are placed strategically in one grade level and follow a gradual release model to have meaningful ‘at-bats’ at instructional practices, whole and small group instruction, and managing a classroom. At the elementary level, fellows are placed in primary grades with an experienced lead teacher. At the upper elementary/middle/high school level, fellows are placed in one grade (typically 5th, 6th, or 9th) with an experienced lead teacher. They lead portions of whole group instruction and small group instruction in specific content areas until they are able to lead at least one block daily. 

For example, a fellow placed in a first grade classroom would co-teach 26 students for both math and English Language Arts whereas a fellow in sixth grade might co-teach in a math classroom for three blocks and lead instruction for one block.

The initial grade level placement of a fellow does not have to dictate where their lead teacher offer can come from. Fellows have the ability to preference grade levels for future roles.

If a fellow has a preference for grade level during their fellowship year, they should make a note on their application that they are interested in either primary grades, middle school grades, or high school. If interested in working with the older cohorts of students, preferences for subject areas should also be listed. We do not guarantee grade level placements at the time of offers.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Our current compensation and benefits structure is very competitive and is commensurate with experience. 

• Full-time salary during fellowship year is $42,500. Upon successful completion of the program and an offer of a first-year lead teacher position, the salary increases to $50,000.  
• Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)*** 
• Free 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.

***This offering is subject to change for the 2021-22 school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in one of the following areas, depending on the content by June 2021 (certification received upon graduation is acceptable and should be listed on the job application)
  • For fellows in primary grade placements, Florida certification in Primary Grades Pre-K-Grade 3 OR Elementary Education K-6
  • For fellows in secondary placements in middle school, Florida certification in Elementary Education K-6 OR a Middle Grades 5-9 in a specific subject.
  • For fellows in secondary placements in high school, Florida certification in a specific subject grades 6-12 OR Middle Grades 5-9 in a specific subject. 
• KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville 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

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as an intern, substitute, tutor, teacher’s aide, paraprofessional or similar role in a Title I school setting
• For fellows in primary and middle school placements, K-6 certification is highly preferred

CERTIFICATION

All fellows are required to start the 2021-22 school year as certified teachers. Upon signing an offer, all fellows are required to provide proof of eligibility to teach in Florida (within a specific timeline outlined in the offer, depending on month of hire). For questions on how you can become eligible to teach, you can visit www.fldoe.org/edcert. Applicants should list all details about their certification status in the application, including a Florida statement of eligibility or an out-of-state teaching certificate.

APPLY
Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings.  Link here: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville  

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about positions at KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville, please email Emma at ekosanda@kippjax.org. Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

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