Middle School Art or Music Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

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Job Ttitle: Middle School Art or Music Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

Company: KIPP NYC Public Schools


Description: Company DescriptionWho we are: KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis City. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose-college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.Equity Statement: KIPP St. Louis is committed to becoming an anti-racist and anti-sexist organization by confronting inequities, barriers, and oppressive policies and systems.KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.Job DescriptionWorking at our middle school you’re an enthusiastic educator engaging in students’ pursuits outside of the traditional classroom setting. Whether you love physical education, dance, music, or the arts, you care about sharing your passion with your students. Engage students across St. Louis as an Electives teacher at KIPP St. Louis Public Schools.Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, 10 monthsTentative Start Date: July 21, 2025On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:Curriculum Development and InstructionAdapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculumDevelop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessmentsUse data to inform instructional decisionsProvide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needsHelp Build a Positive School and Classroom cultureEmbody 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 MindsetPursue challenging professional goals each yearGive and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleaguesParticipate in school-wide and individual professional developmentSchool-Based Staff 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)QualificationsWhat you bring to the table:Bachelor’s degree (REQUIRED)Valid Missouri Teacher Certification or Missouri Substitute Certification or willingness to become certified ASAP (REQUIRED)Pass Criminal Background CheckExperience working with middle school-aged students (ages 10-14 years old)Experience teaching Music or Art (preferred)Demonstrate commitment to closing the opportunity gapAdditional InformationWhat we bring to the table:We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement to cultivate their 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 employeeRetirement plan through PSRSSL with a 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension programEmployee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual Heart AwardsPublic 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 leavePaid parental leave for new familiesPaid holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, about two-weeks of winter break, one-week for spring breakFabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday every other month)On-going professional development opportunities:Weekly coaching sessionsWeekly school-based professional developmentFive in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachersKIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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Location: Saint Louis, MO

Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:04:03 GMT


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