[2026-2027] Elementary School Music Teacher

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary School Music Teacher will create an affirming, inclusive, rigorous learning environment and help students grow academically and personally. The role includes planning and delivering engaging lessons, using student work and academic data to guide instruction, providing appropriate accommodations and modifications, maintaining student records, and communicating with families. The teacher collaborates with colleagues, participates in professional development, and contributes to school-wide events and student support duties. The posting’s key responsibilities section refers to a Special Education Teacher and special-needs caseload support, although the advertised title is Elementary School Music Teacher.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of full-time teaching experience outside of substitute teaching in an urban setting strongly preferred.
• Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II strongly preferred.
• If uncertified, enroll in a Pennsylvania-approved certification program within one year of hire.
• If uncertified, submit transcripts upon hire for the emergency permit application.
• Complete required criminal and child abuse background checks before the start date, including PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and Cogent Federal Fingerprinting.
• Experience driving student growth and achievement and creating a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
• Commitment to cultural competence, inclusion, anti-racism, and the eradication of anti-Blackness.
• Ability to adapt, solve problems, motivate and inspire others, and hold others accountable.

Nice To Haves

• Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II.
• At least 2 years of full-time teaching experience outside substitute teaching in an urban setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all children feel affirmed, valued, and challenged.
• Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans using provided curricula and resources in most cases.
• Infuse core values into lessons and school practices, and implement school-wide student culture systems and positive classroom management strategies.
• Maintain a productive, organized, safe, neat, and focused learning environment.
• Analyze student work and academic data to adjust lessons, refine curricula, and inform instructional practices.
• Provide accommodations and modifications to support student growth and success.
• Maintain accurate student grades and records, and communicate with families about students’ growth and progress.
• Model and implement school policies in the classroom and serve as a role model for students.
• Develop teaching skills through coaching, feedback, active practice, and other professional learning.
• Participate in school-wide professional development and collaborate with grade-team colleagues on challenges and initiatives.
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership.
• Embody KPPS core values: Children First, Cultural Competence, Ownership, and Community.
• Enroll in or complete a teacher certification program if applicable.
• Arrive at school by 8:00 a.m. and stay until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Attend designated school functions outside school hours, contribute to planning and executing school-wide events, and build relationships with families through home visits, events, and phone calls.
• Perform support duties such as bus, lunch, and dismissal duties, and chaperone field lessons or trips.
• Take on additional responsibilities as they arise during the school year.
• The job description also says the teacher will manage a caseload and provide direct support to students with special needs, collaborating with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits for team members and their families, including vision and dental coverage, a telehealth option, and flexible spending accounts.
• 403B matching program for retirement savings.
• Free access to financial advising services.
• Uncertified teachers may receive up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement for certification at a Pennsylvania-approved program.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Professional development, coaching, workshops, and tailored leadership opportunities.
• Mental health resources and wellness initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level