SY 26/27 High School Band Teacher

KIPP•Kansas City, MO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Kansas City Public Schools is part of a nationwide network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools dedicated to preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life. Our strength as a region serves as a catalyst for empowerment, change, and hope. Founded in 2007, KIPP Kansas City Public Schools began with KIPP Endeavor Academy, serving approximately 31 fifth-grade students. Today, we educate approximately 1,000 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, with our community continuing to expand. Together with families and communities, we strive to create joyful, academically excellent schools that equip students with the skills and confidence to pursue their chosen paths—whether college, career, or beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and contribute to a more just world. Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP KC plays a critical role in ensuring our students are on the path toward college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for our students and families, working tirelessly to connect them with access to opportunity for lives of power and choice. As a CONTENT AREA Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. You are deeply committed to educational equity, building relationships with students and families so they are safe, seen, heard, and loved.

Requirements

At least three years of full time classroom teaching experience
Model of effective and high-quality teaching
Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
Extreme flexibility to accommodate multiple priorities and a strong work ethic to accommodate high level of responsibilities
Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a professional working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: Commitment to Excellence, Team and Family, Find a Way or Make One, Change Our World and Our Place Within It
A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
Bachelor’s degree
2-3 years of experience of relevant work experience
Relentless focus on results and a commitment to teamwork
Deep commitment to educational equity and underserved communities
Valid Missouri Teaching license with required certification for subject and level assigned
Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned
Satisfactory outcome of a background check
Applicants currently pursuing a certification may apply before certification is received. All certifications must be acquired and on file with KIPP KC before the end of the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

Develop or internalize year-long Missouri State standards-based (or other curriculum-based), backwards-planned unit plans and lesson plans that meet all students’ learning needs
Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans in order to promote all students’ academic performance
Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement
Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems
Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect
Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties
Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and student-led parent conferences
Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines
Exemplify the school cultural expectations
Teach students to read and perform notes on treble clef and bass clef staff
Teach students to identify, subdivide, clap, and perform basic rhythms, using a proven method (e.g. Kodaly or Orff)
Teach students sight singing using a proven method
Teach students to identify melodic diatonic intervals by ear and on a staff
Teach a year-long advanced music class for experienced school students
Assign classwork, homework, quizzes, and tests to assess student growth and mastery
Teach students to read and perform notes on a treble and bass clef staff, including up to three ledger lines above and below the staff
Teach students to identify and perform accidentals
Teach students to identify key signatures, and perform music in a range of key signatures.
Teach students major and corresponding minor scales up to four sharps and four flats in the key signature.
Teach students to identify, subdivide, clap, and perform rhythms including triplets, tied rhythms, and dotted rhythms
Teach students chromatic melodic intervals by ear and on a staff
Teach students rehearsal and performance skills etiquette, including how to follow a conductor, and how to follow a section leader
Manage a sectional schedule for each group of instruments, including flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a variety of percussion instruments.
Lead Real World Learning Musical productions and performances
Develop and conduct at least three performances (minimum one per trimester) in either stand-alone performances or as past of existing shows (eg, The Winter Wonderland Show, Multicultural Show, etc.)
Develop Real World Learning experiences such as client connected projects, mentorship and arts based industry recognized credentials, and market valued assets
Continue collaboration with all external music partnerships and programs
Hosting musicians for master classes
Leading field trips to music performances
Collaborating with music fellows who support on-site sectional instruction
Manage the inventory of instruments, including monitoring for necessary repairs and instrument replacements
Manage a relationship with a repair technician to schedule repairs
Maintain and develop a library of band exercises and arrangements
Collaborate with and support other electives like Art, Technology, etc.
Work with KIPP KC music teachers and foster a collaborative work relationship
Coordinate purchases and expenses with principal and CSO to manage a yearly Band budget