Education jobs in Jacksonville, FL

About the role

To support these schools, we will employ approximately almost 300 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 . To see all openings, visit our  Regional Job Board. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a passionate physical education teacher for our elementary grade levels. The P.E./ Health teacher will lead daily P.E. instruction across multiple grade levels. P.E. instruction in kindergarten through fourth grade will supplement other core academic areas. This is a full time position and will work closely in our existing specials department which includes P.E. and other specials classes. As a specials teacher, they would see students across multiple grade levels and be responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing curriculum, assessing students, collaborating with their team, building relationships with our families, and other duties as assigned.  Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by their School Leader.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's Degree
• 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
• 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.
• Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children
• 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:  https://info.flclearinghouse.com
• Two or more years of K-8 teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• If applicants have questions about Florida certification, please 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.
• Master's Degree  preferred

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