Elementary Band Teacher

Overview

Elementary Band Teacher is a full-time role with Kansas City Public Schools. The position involves instructing upper elementary students in music fundamentals, pre-band, and novice band ensemble courses; planning and implementing a balanced music program; evaluating student progress; and fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate inspires students, demonstrates expertise in band instruments, and contributes to the school's music program.

• Instructional Delivery and Curriculum Planning:
  Teach music fundamentals, pre-band, and novice band ensemble courses to upper elementary students; plan and implement a balanced music program; organize daily class time effectively; use a repertoire of diverse music literature appropriate for student ages and skill levels.
• Resource Management and Maintenance:
  Manage storage and use of school-owned instruments and equipment; perform minor instrument adjustments and request repairs as needed; select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain inventory records.
• Student Assessment and Classroom Management:
  Evaluate each student’s musical growth and performance; establish and maintain standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment; supervise students during out-of-class activities.
• Professional Development and School Involvement:
  Maintain professional competency through district in-service education and self-selected growth activities; be available to students and parents outside instructional hours; participate in curriculum and other developmental programs; participate in faculty committees and sponsor student activities.

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university.
• Missouri Teaching Certification – Instrumental Music (K-12) or Vocal Music (K-12).

• Demonstrated experience and/or training in current techniques and skills in teaching secondary-level students.
• Proficiency in playing and teaching all stringed instruments.
• Teaching experience in urban schools.

Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, bend, stoop, and lift at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

8 hours per day; 5 days/week; 185 workdays.

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