KIPP St. Louis Public Schools is hiring: Elementary Music Teacher 20242025 Schoo

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 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 with your colleagues
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

School-Based 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)

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 ASAP
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

Additional 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 Disability
• $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
• Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 14% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
• Employee 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 employer
• Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewards
• Generous time off:
  • Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
  • Paid parental leave for new families
  • Paid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
  • Wellness 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 development
  • Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers