Middle School Music Teacher; Grades 6-8

Middle School Music Teacher (Grades 6-8)

Full‑time position serving students in grades 6‑8. The teacher will plan, deliver, and assess music instruction while fostering a culture of excellence and high expectations for all students.

Start date:

Summer 2025 (Next year opening).

• Design and implement curriculum aligned to state standards, using backward design and data‑driven instruction.
• Set class and individual goals, using ongoing assessments to track progress and adjust instruction.
• Develop lessons that promote critical thinking, inquiry, and differentiation to meet diverse student needs.
• Maintain a structured, supportive classroom environment that encourages student responsibility, self‑efficacy, and independence.
• Collaborate with grade‑level teams, interventionists, and the principal to foster a culture of excellence.
• Build trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues; communicate proactively through various channels.
• Engage in continuous professional development, model professionalism, and contribute to school‑wide initiatives and committees.

• Maryland State Teacher Certification or eligibility to obtain certification (Required)
• Eligible for hire by Baltimore City Public Schools (Required)
• Two years of teaching experience in a public school (Strongly Preferred)
• Passion for working with students from historically resilient communities (Required)
• Experience teaching in a predominantly African American environment (Preferred)

• Deep mastery of music content and ability to make it engaging for students.
• Data‑driven instruction that continually adjusts to meet student progress.
• Creates an inclusive classroom where every student feels seen, heard, and respected.
• Lifelong learner who reflects on practice, seeks feedback, and addresses biases.
• Prepared, intentional, and adaptable teacher who anticipates challenges and supports all students.

Competitive salary with opportunities for growth.

• Health insurance (Kaiser, Blue Choice, Care First), dental and vision coverage, prescription medication, and retirement plans.
• Optional 403(b) savings plan.
• Life and long‑term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance counseling.
• Dependent child tuition waivers and higher education tuition reimbursement
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KIPP Baltimore is committed to the ideal of diversity in its student body and in its faculty and staff and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnicity. The organization encourages applications from traditionally under‑represented backgrounds.