Need Band Teacher in Jacksonville, FL
Posted 2025-03-14Job title: Band Teacher
Company: KIPP NYC Public Schools
Job description: Company Description
KIPP
KIPP Public Schools is a network of 280 public charter schools, 15,000 educators and 175,000 students and alumni. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: Together, A Future Without Limits. You can learn more at .
WHY TEACH AT KIPP?
Respect - For our teachers' innate talents and desire to learn, for their professional growth, and for the lives they lead beyond our walls. We offer pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation for the invaluable role our teachers play in lighting paths to opportunity for students
Support - As our teachers progress through the day, the year, and their careers, we ensure they always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with opportunities to lead and support to grow
Purpose - Together, our students, schools, families and communities share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits. We need talented teachers and leaders to realize it. Shape the future for your students and yourself by joining us in our work.
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is part of the KIPP national network. 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. As an organization that serves a student population that is over 90% Black, we center and value the experiences and perspectives of students, families, staff of color and the surrounding community. We also work to dismantle white supremacy.
In the 2023-24 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating almost 3,000 students, kindergarten through eleventh grade in the North and West sides of Jacksonville, Florida.
KIPP Impact Academy: Kindergarten - 3rd grade, 6th - 8th grade
KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade
KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten - 8th grade
KIPP Bold City High School: 9th - 11th grade
For the current school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools work the following hours Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Hours for teachers and students may vary slightly by school.
K-8 Staff: 7:30am - 4:30pm K-8 Students: 8:00am - 3:30pm, Wednesday K-8 dismissal is at 1:30pm
High School Staff: 6:45am - 3:45pm, High School Students: 7:15am - 2:30pm, Wednesday High School dismissal is at 12:30pm.
Every Wednesday is a student early release day, which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings. *This doesn't include Wellness Wednesdays when all staff leave at student dismissal.
To support these schools, we will employ more than 300 full-time staff members. We seek educators and colleagues that represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. To learn more about what it is like to work and teach at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please visit where you can also view all of our job postings.
Job Description
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a certified and energetic music teacher for grades 5 through 8. This teacher will lead daily music instruction across multiple grade levels at our KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy campus. They will also be responsible for creating and leading a drumline. KIPP Jacksonville is committed to providing a quality music education that will complement our rigorous academic program. This is a full-time position and will directly report to school administration and work closely in our existing specials department. Relevant certification should be indicated in the appropriate section of the application.
All teachers are responsible for creating a positive environment for their students, implementing and creating curriculum, assessing students, building relationships with our families, collaborating with their team, and other duties as assigned. The music program is also responsible for periodic performances and assessments. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by their School Leader.
For the 2022-23 school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools (K-8) will work from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Student hours are typically 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Every Wednesday is a student early release day (1:30 p.m.), which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development.
OUR CURRENT MODEL
The specials schedule is subject to change and can vary from school to school. The specials team consists of up to seven teachers for the entire school, depending on the size of the school. Each specials teacher instructs students across multiple grade levels.
Depending on the specials area subject, the teacher may travel to classrooms or have students transition to their own classroom space. Class size is typically ~26 students and typically a teacher will see a class about twice per week in a given rotation.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Our current compensation and benefits structure is very competitive and is commensurate with experience.
Our current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50,000
Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)***
Free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance***
403(b) retirement program with a company match***
To support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.
***This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification in Music K-12
At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values-high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.
Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children
Passing a background check, as required by law
HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two or more years of K-8 teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom
Previous experience leading a band or drumline
CERTIFICATION
If applicants have questions about Florida certification, please visit www.fldoe.org/edcert. Applicants should list all details about their certification status in the application, including a Florida statement of eligibility or an out-of-state teaching certificate.
Additional Information
APPLY
Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Link here:
NOTE: If you're a current KIPP Jacksonville team member and interested in applying, you should 1) let your current manager know that you're interested and 2) complete the application in its entirety online.
QUESTIONS
If you have questions about this position at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please email Jess at . Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.
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Location: Jacksonville, FL