Arts Specialist/Enrichment Teacher

Academy for Integrated Arts•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Academy for Integrated Arts (AFIA) seeks an arts specialist/enrichment teacher in music, dance, movement, theater arts, physical education, or a related field. The teacher will design engaging, student-centered learning experiences that use inquiry, creativity, and the arts to deepen students’ understanding and expression. The role supports students’ academic and social growth through strong relationships, curiosity, and high expectations. AFIA is an innovative public charter school in Kansas City that integrates the arts into its core curriculum and daily learning. Instruction is grounded in constructivist philosophy and developmentally appropriate practice, using inquiry, project-based experiences, and interdisciplinary learning. Teachers are reflective practitioners who collaborate and participate in ongoing professional learning. The successful teacher creates a joyful, engaging environment where students create, perform, and think deeply; designs arts experiences that enhance learning, confidence, and self-expression; builds strong relationships with students and families; integrates the arts into the broader school experience; strengthens practice through reflection and feedback; and contributes to a positive, collaborative school culture. The minimum starting salary for certified first-year teachers is $50,500. AFIA offers medical benefits, participation in the Kansas City Public School Retirement System, and ongoing job-embedded professional development and coaching.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching.
Commitment to serving students who have been historically underserved.
Ability to create inclusive environments where all students and families feel a strong sense of belonging.
Belief in student-centered learning and the importance of families as partners in student success.
Ability to implement inquiry-based and constructivist instructional practices and engage in continuous professional growth.

Nice To Haves

Missouri certification in a relevant area, such as Music, Theater, Dance, Elementary Education, or a related field, or eligibility to obtain certification.
Experience teaching in an arts-based discipline, such as music, theater, dance, or movement.
Experience integrating the arts across content areas.
Experience working in diverse or urban school communities.
Familiarity with restorative practices or responsive classroom approaches.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, arts-focused instruction aligned to the teacher’s discipline.
Design creative, student-centered learning experiences that foster expression, collaboration, and critical thinking.
Integrate the teacher’s art form into interdisciplinary and project learning in partnership with classroom teachers.
Facilitate an environment where students explore, create, perform, and reflect.
Support students in setting goals and taking ownership of their learning.
Use assessment and observation to inform instruction and support student growth.
Build a positive classroom community and support student behavior effectively.
Maintain strong communication and relationships with students and families.
Provide timely and meaningful feedback on student progress.
Collaborate with classroom teachers, arts specialists, and community partners.
Participate actively in professional learning, reflection, and coaching.