Music Teacher

The Kindezi Teacher develops and delivers high-quality instruction in an Enrichment subject Music for grades Kindergarten to 8th while fostering a positive learning environment.

Reports to: Principal 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruction

• Develop and deliver high-quality, standards-based instruction in one or more subject areas for students in assigned grade levels
• Plan and execute field trips and project-based learning opportunities
• Analyze data and develop action plans to constantly improve student achievement through rigorous and meaningful differentiated instruction.
• Ensure that all IEPs are met to support the individual needs of the student.
• Maintain a positive learning environment that cultivates both the academic and socio-emotional needs of the students.
• Maintain a positive classroom culture with tier one interventions in place, effectively managing a classroom of 14-20 students
• Strive to meet network and school-based academic and social-emotional learning goals
• Modify lessons to according to interests and passions of students

Professionalism

• Actively participate in instructional coaching sessions, Professional Development, and lesson planning clinics
• Keep track of grades and attendance
• Be prompt and present daily; eager to participate in a carpool, parent meetings, and other school functions that require student supervision after hours.
• Develop meaningful relationships with students and their families by keeping them informed on education-related issues and school events
• Openly collaborate with partner teacher and grade level team

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Values that align with the Kindezi model and goals
• Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students
• Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset
• High academic expectations; Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances.

• Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education (2.5+ GPA)
• Have the ability to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check and obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Active Level 4 teacher certification issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission highly preferred, or have reciprocity eligibility, OR
• May adhere to ONE of the following alternative credentialing options:
• Hold a Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the subject matter in which you teach (ie. Elementary Education, Music, Biology, English, etc.);
• Have evidence of 21+ credit hours in specialized training in the subject(s) taught, such as an academic major or the equivalent in the subject(s);
• Pass or exempt the GACE Program Admissions Assessment; or
• Pass the GACE content assessment for the area/subject taught

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of teaching experience in an urban environment preferred

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

• Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ salary schedule
• Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension, 403b plan, paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits.

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

• Work Days: 202 (191 work days and 11 paid holidays) 
• Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt