2026 Summer School Support Staff

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks support staff for our summer school classrooms for Summer 2026. Interested candidates don’t have to be current KIPP Jacksonville employees to apply for this position, but they should already have certificated fingerprints on file with Duval County. 

Summer school support staff will assist with school operations, transitions and classroom instruction. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by the summer school admin team. 

Summer school will take place at our campus at 1440 McDuff Ave N. This is the only summer school site this year. 

OUR CURRENT MODEL

Summer school will run from June 8, 2026, through July 2, 2026. The program will take place Monday through Friday, with teacher hours from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

If selected for a summer school support staff position, the required professional development will be held on June 4th and June 5th. Class sizes are expected to range from 20–25 students.

We will be offering summer school for the following grade levels and content areas:

• K-12 ESE

• 3rd Grade - reading and math

• 4th - 7th Grade - math 

• 8th Grade - math (including pre-algebra), civics, reading

• High School - math (Algebra), reading, ACT prep

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Summer School support staff will be paid an hourly rate of $15/hour.

A note for external candidates: Some candidates may be interested in joining the KIPP Jacksonville Team and Family full-time for the 2026-27 school year after summer school ends. KIPP’s benefits package for full-time salaried employees includes:

• Individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)***

• 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 each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued. 

 

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 60 credit hours

• Positive attendance record

• In good standing with your current school

• Must be able to fully commit to all instructional days 

• At least one year of experience in a school setting

• 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.

• 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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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, please email LaShawnda Anderson at LAnderson@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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.