Job Description
Elementary School - Music Teacher
Working at KIPP Wonder Academy (K-4th), you’re an enthusiastic educator teaching students all about music.
On the 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 cultureDevelop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staffEstablish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progressEffectively supervise and manage a classroom of up to 30 studentsShow up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences and moreDemonstrate a Growth Mindset
Pursue challenging professional goals each yearGive and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleaguesParticipate in school-wide and individual professional developmentSchool-Based Staff must have the ability to...
Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basisOccasional moderate lifting, pushing and pullingMaintain emotional control under stressInterpret policy, procedures and dataCommunicate effectively (verbal and written)Qualifications :
What you bring to the table :
Bachelor’s degree (REQUIRED)Appropriate Certification Preferred (Elementary 1-6; Music K-12)Valid Missouri Teacher Certification (Substitute Certification) or willingness to become certified ASAPPass Criminal Background CheckDemonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gapAdditional Information
What we bring to the table :
We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement. To cultivate the best working environment, we provide the following :
0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental.Employer Paid Short Term Disability50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employeeRetirement plan through PSRSSL with a 14% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension programEmployee Recognition : When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, holiday party, and more!Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employerLongevity Bonuses : 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewardsGenerous time off :Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new familiesPaid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring breakWellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1 : 30 on Friday once a month)On-going professional development opportunities :Weekly coaching sessions
Weekly school-based professional developmentFive in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachersJ-18808-Ljbffr
