Music Teacher Elementary 25/26 SY

Phalen Leadership Academies; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education nonprofit is seeking a dedicated Music Teacher to inspire students in Kansas City. This role involves teaching instrumental techniques, choir, and band while fostering a nurturing environment for scholars. You will be responsible for planning engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and creating opportunities for musical expression. The organization offers a unique blend of resources and support, aiming to transform the educational experience for students in underserved communities. Join a passionate team committed to excellence and make a significant impact in students' lives through music education.

Benefits

Healthcare insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional development opportunities

Coaching and mentoring

Incentive and bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with students in underserved communities.
• Bachelor's degree and valid teaching license required.

Responsibilities

• Teach choir, band, and coordinate musical events on campus.
• Ensure scholars meet their projected growth goals in music.

Skills

Effective pedagogical skills

Data-driven assessment

Instrumental techniques

Music theory

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Valid State Teacher License

Job description

The Opportunity:

PLA teachers are passionate and devoted leaders bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teachers are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. As a Music Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies, you are responsible for ensuring that all scholars have knowledge of instrumental techniques, scales, and sight-reading music theory. You will teach choir, band, and/or coordinate musical events such as concerts on campus. Expand scholar knowledge that will allow them to create music as an expressive form of positive communication. As a Music Teacher, you will be empowered to create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, assess scholar progress, and intervene and/or pivot as necessary to support our scholars’ success.

The Details

Key Deliverables:

• 100% of scholars meet their projected growth goals, and potential in music theory and musical performance according to State Standards
• 85% scholar satisfaction on classroom surveys
• 90% of scholars persist through the academic year
• 95% average daily scholar attendance
• 1.5 years growth for each scholar not performing on grade level

Experience and Education Requirements:

• A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; with appropriate endorsements, if applicable
• Valid State Teacher License or enrolled in a credentialing program
• Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment
• Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction

The Network:

PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities.

The Campus:

Hogan Preparatory Academy, managed by PLA, is located in the heart of Kansas City. Founded in 1942, our school was originally called Bishop Hogan, named after John Joseph Hogan, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Kansas City, Missouri. Bishop Hogan operated as a private Catholic school until 1999 when we became a public charter school. We currently serve 1k scholars, PK through 12th grade. In addition to rigorous academics, we pride ourselves in offering art, music, foreign language and competitive youth sports, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do.

Compensation and Benefits:

PLA Music Teachers receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA Music Teachers receive:

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school
• Incentive and bonus opportunities

PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.