Senior Manager Science Curriculum

Company Description

KIPP
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating nearly 190,000 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.

WHY TEACH AT KIPP?
At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools - especially our teachers. Their skill. Energy, Love. Their determination. On the good days and on the hard days. So we support our teachers to make the most of those gifts

The KIPP Difference 

• Respect - For our teachers’ innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth, and for the lives they lead beyond our walls. We offer pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation for the invaluable role our teachers play in lighting paths to opportunity for students

• Support - As our teachers progress through the day, the year, and their careers, we ensure they always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with opportunities to lead and support to grow

• Purpose - Together, our students, schools, families and communities share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits. We need talented teachers to realize it. Shape the future for your students and yourself by joining us in our work. 

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 2026-2027 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating 3,000+ students, kindergarten through twelfth grade, in the North and Westsides of Jacksonville, Florida:

• KIPP Impact Academy: Kindergarten – 8th grade
• KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten – 8th grade
• KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten – 8th grade
• KIPP Bold City High School: 9th - 12th grade

For the current school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools work the following hours Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Hours for teachers and students may vary slightly by school.

• K-8 Staff: 7:30am - 4:30pm K-8 Students: 8:00am - 3:30pm, Wednesday K-8 dismissal is at 1:30pm 

• High School Staff: 6:45am - 3:45pm, High School Students: 7:15am - 2:30pm, Wednesday High School dismissal is at 12:30pm. 

Every Wednesday is a student early release day, which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings. *This doesn’t include Wellness Wednesdays when all staff leave at student dismissal. 

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.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY 
KIPP Jacksonville seeks a Science Curriculum Specialist who will serve as a curriculum manager for the schools across the KIPP Jacksonville region. The Science Curriculum Specialist furthers our mission by overseeing the full implementation of the K-12 science curriculum to lead students to the highest achievement results possible. The Science Curriculum Specialist ensures students have learning experiences that are aligned to standards, rigorous, hands on, and engaging. The Science Curriculum Specialist is an engaging facilitator who leads professional development about science and teaching best practices, drives data conversations about student progress, models lesson delivery, and offers support where needed. 

Success would be measured by science curriculum implementation results and student achievement in science.  The SCS is a full-time,  manager-level role that reports to the Senior Director, Teaching and Learning for the upcoming school year. The role is on the shared services team and is part of the larger academic team that supports schools. As a member of the shared services team, this individual would be responsible for doing whatever it takes to ensure that students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond.

This position is year-round and performs duties as assigned by their manager. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but can vary based on role and season. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Collaborate with regional and school-based leaders to develop and refine a horizontally and vertically aligned K-12 science framework

• Develop and facilitate region-wide professional development for teachers in order to build our teachers’ and leaders’ capacity with science  content, planning, and instructional execution

• Support the Senior Director to oversee the full implementation of the identified science curriculum across all grade levels, K-8 and Science Curriculum at the high school level including Advanced Placement. 

•  Create and revise regional curriculum calendars and instructional guidance in collaboration with the academic team and schools

• Ensure alignment of curriculum to standards and state assessments

• Serve as a liaison to school-based content leads by running regional department meetings and teacher content teams

• Analyze regional data in collaboration with regional and school-based leadership to identify areas of need, and support the facilitation of region-wide instructional initiatives that lead us to our goals

• Monitor all science specials classes at the elementary level

• Conduct regular instructional reviews of science-based instruction in partnership with school based leadership teams

• Serve as a model teacher and assist as needed in the classroom setting

• Provide coaching as needed to teachers and school-based content leaders

•  Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree

• At least four (4) years of relevant teaching experience in K-12 science

• Evidence of leading or influencing other adults through a teacher-leader, coaching, or administrative role (grade level chair, content chair, department chair, professional development facilitator, coach, assistant principal, etc.) 

• Florida teaching certificate in relevant area or equivalent (K-6, Science 5-9, or Biology/Chemistry 6-12)

• Demonstrated strong student achievement results in science

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers and leaders

• Outstanding public speaking and writing skills

• Technological proficiency and adaptability

• KIPP Jacksonville 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 staff 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

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with teaching science in Florida in a tested/assessed grade level

• Prior experience as an instructional coach or content specialist 

• Experience with various science curricula

• Relevant Master’s degree

COMPENSATION

• The starting salary for this role is $62,00

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

• Individual short-term and long-term disability insurance***

• 403b retirement program with a company match***

• Professional development

*The salary offered in the DocuSign doesn’t include any stipends for which the candidate may be eligible. In our current year of paying out millage stipends, certified New-to-KIPP instructional staff received a historical average of $11,000 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. 

Additional Information

APPLY

To join the 2026–2027 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: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville  

When 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 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.