High School Choir Teacher

About KIPP Memphis:

KIPP Memphis is part of KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program), a national network of free, open-enrollment, public schools that are successful in helping students from educationally underserved communities develop the knowledge, skills, character, and habits needed to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond.  There are currently 255 KIPP schools serving nearly 100,000 students.  Today, KIPP Memphis serves over 2,000 students in our five schools in north Memphis and almost 800 alumni on their journeys to and through college with our KIPP Through College Program.

As a leader in providing high quality education for students who need us most, our mission is to 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. We believe that educational outcomes should not be determined by family income, race, or zip code.

Job Description

KIPP Memphis is seeking an inspiring Middle School Choir Teacher who is responsible for teaching music education to students and assists the staff of the school in the improvement and appreciation of music instruction. Helps students grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing, moving to music, playing of instruments and listening and performs other duties directly related to this job description.

Reporting to the School Leader (Principal), the Choir Teacher is responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction in language and cultural immersion. Teachers will perform additional duties, as necessary, to ensure that all students learn.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Teaches choir fundamentals to music, including harmony, appreciation, history, and ensemble. 
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students. 
• Provides opportunities for music ensembles including choir & musicals. 
• Differentiate music curriculum to meet the needs of the individual student and the student body. 
• Plans a balanced music program, and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time. 
• Develops and refines music curriculum based on standards of creating, performing, and responding. 
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and music performances. 
• Evaluates each student’s musical growth and contribution to the performance of the group that allows everyone to contribute. 
• Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments, and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
• Implement, by instruction and action, the region’s philosophy of education, the KIPP Memphis curriculum, and instructional goals and objectives
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues
• Actively engage in all professional development opportunities
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

 Qualifications

• State licensure and certification (Required)
• Commitment to working with underserved students (Required)
• Commitment to the design and development of the school (Required)
• At least two years of teaching experience (Preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
• Master’s in Education / Teaching / Content area (Preferred)
• Experience/strength in content area/Highly Qualified status (Preferred)
• Experience teaching in an urban school (Preferred)

Additional Information

KIPP Memphis is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. KIPP Memphis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.