What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Band Director position at KIPP?
Company Description
KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college-preparatory, public charter schools serving 6,200 elementary, middle, and high school students, and over 1,500 alumni. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: To build academically excellent schools that create unlimited opportunity for all students. For over 15 years, we have a proven track record of preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race/ethnicity, economic status, age/ability, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, country of origin, language(s) spoken, and/or other diverse backgrounds.
Job Description
Enrichment Teachers in KIPP New Orleans Schools see an opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of students and families by preparing students for success in college and in building lives full of choices. If you share in our belief and deep commitment to this vision, if you have a proven willingness to do whatever it takes for students to achieve if you thrive in an environment with like-minded teachers, then you are already a KIPP teacher.
We are looking for teachers who combine the ability to motivate and educate, to develop academic as well as character skills, and to make a college preparatory education relevant both now and for the future. We look for teachers with at least two years of teaching experience and a desire to make a difference in the lives of students in New Orleans.
Responsibilities
• Teach students in high quality, engaging way
• Create and foster a positive learning environment and exhibit positive rapport with students
• Hold high expectations for each student while implementing the school-wide student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus
• Constantly assess student progress and communicate results to families and colleagues
• Provide individual or small group instruction for students who need additional assistance
• Establish and maintain strong lines of communication with parents
• Model the school’s values in all communications with students, families, and staff
• Assist in the development of curriculum standards and mapping
• Be prepared to do whatever it takes for students to excel
• Commit to constant professional and personal growth through working closely as part of a team of teachers
• Work well on a team faced with the challenge of building and maintaining a school collaboratively
• All employees hired after Friday, August 20, 2021 must be able to provide documentation that either the new-hire employee has received a COVID-19 vaccination or has requested and been granted reasonable accommodation from the KNOS Director of HR to be exempted from the requirements of this policy
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree (required)
• At least two years of teaching experience (strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students from educationally disadvantaged neighborhoods (strongly preferred)
• Experience working in urban schools (preferred)
• State teaching credential (preferred)
• Belief in the mission and values of KIPP — that we will not be outworked in ensuring students have lives full of choices – along with zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor :)
• An incredible work ethic and a passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• Reflective, hard-working, dedicated, strategic thinker, and organized
• Willingness to be flexible and go above and beyond to meet the needs of KIPP New Orleans students
• A strong desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional
Additional Information
Additional Information
Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, KIPP New Orleans Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and retirement.
- Healthcare (including vision, dental, and short-term disability) provided for employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% salary match
- 104 PTO hours that equal 13 days per year
- On-going professional development opportunities
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
