Music Teacher: Impactful, Data-Driven Growth

KIPP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

403(b) savings plans

Life and long-term disability

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

KIPP Baltimore is seeking a Music Teacher to ignite a passion for music while helping students master essential musical skills, creativity, and social-emotional growth. You will plan, implement, and reflect on instruction to prepare students for success in school and in life.

Collaborating with your grade-level team, interventionist, and Principal, you’ll foster a culture of excellence and high expectations.

Qualifications

• Deep mastery of music and ability to connect content to real-world learning.
• Use data to adjust instruction and support student progress.
• Create an inclusive classroom that values student voice and creativity.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.
• Thorough preparation to deliver dynamic, high-quality lessons.

Responsibilities

• Hold high expectations and foster students' musical and personal growth.
• Set goals, assess progress, and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Design data-driven assessments to inform teaching decisions.
• Deliver engaging instruction on theory, technique, and performance.
• Plan long-term units and lessons using backward design.
• Prepare students for performances and school events.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with grade-level team, interventionist, and Principal.
• Engage families and communities through concerts and events.

Skills

Music mastery

Data-driven

Inclusive classroom

Reflective leadership

Preparation and planning

Job description

KIPP Baltimore is seeking a Music Teacher to ignite a passion for music while helping students master essential musical skills, creativity, and social-emotional growth. You will plan, implement, and reflect on instruction to prepare students for success in school and in life.

Collaborating with your grade-level team, interventionist, and Principal, you’ll foster a culture of excellence and high expectations.