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KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools

Immediate High School Band Teacher / Director

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290

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Overview

Immediate High School Band Teacher / Director at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools. Join to apply for the Immediate High School Band Teacher / Director role at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating 120,000 students in grades Prek-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. 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 www.kipp.org. 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. In the current school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region is comprised of four schools educating more than 2,700 students, kindergarten through eleventh grade in the North and West sides of Jacksonville, Florida. Responsibilities

Instruct students across grade levels and sections in high school band. Coordinate and supervise performances; inventory instruments. Ensure students are exposed to band instruction and provide access to instruments as the school grows. Develop a long-term vision for band programs, including marching band, jazz ensemble, and drumline. Create a positive classroom environment, implement curriculum, assess students, collaborate with the electives department, build relationships with families, and perform other duties as assigned by the school leader. Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification (Music K-12) At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom Deep commitment to racial and educational equity for all children Pass background check as required by law Highly Preferred Qualifications

Two or more years of high school band experience Experience with high school jazz band, ensemble, or marching band Compensation & Benefits

Starting salary for a first-year lead teacher: $50,000 Access to individual health benefits (medical, dental, vision) Access to individual short-term and long-term disability insurance 403(b) retirement program with company match Individual coaching and professional development for lead teachers Terms are subject to change each school year; details in offer letter Location

Please note the location of Bold City High School is the McDuff campus located at 1440 McDuff Avenue North. Hours

For the current school year, teachers work Monday through Friday with occasional meetings or events outside these hours. Hours may vary by school. K-8 Staff: 7:30am - 4:30pm; K-8 Students: 8:00am - 3:30pm; Wednesday 1:30pm dismissal High School Staff: 6:45am - 3:45pm; High School Students: 7:15am - 2:30pm; Wednesday 12:30pm dismissal Every Wednesday is a student early release day to support weekly professional development and content team meetings. Application

Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered who submit resumes through other job postings. Link here: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/jacksonville If you have questions about this position, please email jreplogle@kippjax.org. Resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email; 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. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin. EEO

Equal opportunity employer statement retained for compliance purposes.

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