Seminar Teacher (High School)

Company Description

KIPP
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating 120,000 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 2023-24 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region is comprised of four schools educating almost 3,000 students, kindergarten through eleventh grade in the North and West sides of Jacksonville, Florida: 

• KIPP Impact Academy: Kindergarten - 3rd grade, 6th - 8th grade 

• KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade 

• KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade 

• KIPP Bold City High School: 9th - 11th grade

To support these schools, we will employ more than 300 full-time staff members. We seek educators and colleagues who 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.

About KIPP Bold City High School

KIPP Bold City's vision is to be a High School built on student voice and choice. Bold City offers a variety of options for its students- including honors classes, Advanced Placement classes for all, and career/technical education. Classes are chosen based on student and family interests. As the school grows, we seek to add more career tracks as well as Dual Enrollment. We also offer a variety of extracurriculars and sports to students. We seek teachers that are aligned with our philosophies around student voice and choice and are flexible to meet the interest areas of students.
About KIPP Forward

KIPP Forward supports students to choose and prepare for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. Once on their way, KIPP Forward teams help alumni keep moving forward, tackling academic, social, and financial challenges they might encounter while pursuing their dreams.

Job Description

KIPP Bold City High School seeks a Seminar Teacher to start in this role in July of 2024.

The Seminar Instructor is focused on teaching our College Knowledge and Career Skills curriculum. They provide one-on-one college and career advice to students to ensure a strong and strategic postsecondary program match for all students. They also help students understand course credit requirements and tracking their GPA. They will report to the School Leader of Bold City High School and the Director of the KIPP Forward Program. The ideal candidate for this position has a background in Florida college admissions and working with young people from low-income communities. This individual must have experience teaching and possess strategic planning skills, as well as outstanding written and verbal communication skills. They must have a demonstrated interest in serving low-income students and be dedicated to doing whatever it takes to support our students to and through college & career.

College Knowledge and Career Skills

• Advise and coach all students, including students with unique circumstances through the financial aid process.
• Create access to college resources and opportunities available to support underrepresented populations.
• Knowledge of SAT/ACT registration processes and the impact on college access.
• Attend all KIPP Forward regional PD.

Team Player

• Work effectively with KIPP Forward regional staff and the school administration team at KIPP Bold City High School
• Work closely with the school counselor 
• Maintain a collaborative team with consistent communication flow to all key stakeholders and teammates.
• Responsible for supporting KIPP students through lesson planning, lesson execution, and classroom management.
• Maintain effective relationships with KIPP Jacksonville’s external partners.
• Participate in and effectively prepare for one-on-one check-ins with the Director of KIPP Forward

Data Management

• Maintain constant and consistent communication on the data progress of students with key stakeholders including KIPP Foundation, College personnel, CBOs, School and regional leadership, along with students and families.
• Utilize various student management platforms to track, progress monitor and submit student data, including, but not limited to Power School, Focus, Google Suite, Excel, KIPP Foundation-approved tools, etc.
• Progress monitor all KIPP Forward post-secondary access goals including (but not limited to) completion of student and family one-on-ones, applications (including wish list finalization, essay completion, transcript submission, ED campaign), FAFSA, career integration (including YouScience, major selection, internship opportunities), and decision phase (including financial fit, major/career fit, socio-emotional fit, etc.).

Classroom Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting KIPP High School students through rigorous and thoughtful lesson planning, application management, lesson execution, and classroom management. 
• Other duties as assigned by the School Leader.
• Support college counseling department special programming including college visits (overnight or day), financial aid nights, college fairs, college knowledge 101 workshops, and wish list approval nights.
• Fostering a supportive and inclusive culture within the classroom.
• Meeting all deadlines as required by the High School, KIPP Forward regional team, and KIPP Foundation.

Compensation and Benefits

Our current compensation and benefits structure is commensurate with experience.

• Our current starting salary for the Junior Seminar Instructor is $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 each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter if issued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• 3+ years of professional work experience in college access or admissions advising preferred.
• Florida Teaching Certification
• 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.
• Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children.
• Experience in public education or non-profit a strong plus
• Must be able to adopt new technology quickly and be very proficient with Microsoft and other productivity tools.
• Passing a background check, as required by law.

Additional Information

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 

If you're 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 Public Schools, 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 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.