Band Teacher

Job Description

Working at KIPP Triumph Academy, you're an enthusiastic educator engaging in students' pursuits outside of the traditional classroom setting. KIPP St. Louis is looking for a passionate Band teacher who is interested in sharing their passion for music with our students. You aim to engage students across St. Louis as a Specials/Electives teacher at KIPP St. Louis Public Schools.

The Middle School Band teacher will be teaching grades 5th - 8th.

Position Type: Full-time, exempt, 10 months

Tentative Start Date: July 25, 2024

On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:

Curriculum Development and Instruction

Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum

Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments

Use data to inform instructional decisions

Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs

Help Build a Positive School and Classroom culture

Embody and maintain school's values, policies, and culture

Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff

Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress

Effectively supervise and manage a classroom of up to 30 students

Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and more

Demonstrate a Growth Mindset

Pursue challenging professional goals each year

Give and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleagues

Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

School-Based Staff staff must have the ability to

Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis

Occasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling

Maintain emotional control under stress

Interpret policy, procedures, and data

Communicate effectively (verbal and written)