High School Band Teacher​/Director

Immediate High School Band Teacher / Director

Join our KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools team as an Immediate High School Band Teacher / Director. This role focuses on teaching high school students across grade levels, coordinating performances, and expanding the band program.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a high school band teacher to join our school team as soon as possible. The band teacher will instruct students across grade levels and sections. Some continuing students from a KIPP middle school will have a foundation in band instruction, while new students may not have been exposed to band instruction. The band teacher will coordinate and supervise performances, inventory instruments, and ensure that all students have access to an instrument.

As the school grows, the vision for the band includes a marching band, a jazz ensemble, and a drumline.

The band teacher will have a vision for band performances that they plan and run smoothly. This position works closely with the electives department. Teachers are responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing curriculum, assessing students, collaborating with their team, building relationships with families, and fulfilling other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by the school leader.

Please note the location of Bold City High School is the McDuff campus located at 1440 McDuff Avenue North.

• Starting salary for a first‑year lead teacher is $50,000
• Access to individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Access to individual short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match
• Individualized coaching and professional development for all lead teachers

• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification (Music K-12)
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom
• Embodies KIPP core values—high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability
• Deep commitment to racial and educational equity for all children
• Passing a background check, as required by law

• Two or more years of high school band experience
• Experience with high school jazz band, ensemble, or marching band

Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered who submit resumes through other channels. Apply here.

For questions about this position, email Jessica umes and cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.