Elementary Orchestra Mentor: Inspire Young Musicians

Elementary Orchestra Teacher- Split between King Elementary and Phillips Elementary Kansas City School District - KCMO 4750 - King Elementary - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps Elementary Orchestra Teacher- Split between King Elementary and Phillips Elementary Kansas City School District - KCMO 4750 - King Elementary - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Kansas City Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 5845198 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 1, 2025 Job Description Kansas City Public Schools ElementaryTeacher - Orchestra Salary Grade: T01 - T06 Department: Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development Reports To: Building Principal FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary: TheElementary Teacher - Orchestra instructs orchestral classes in public elementary schools, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. This role involves developing and implementing curriculum, assessing student progress, and promoting a passion for orchestral music. The ideal candidate will inspire students, demonstrate expertise in orchestral instruments, and contribute to the school's musical community. What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities) Instructional Delivery and Curriculum Development Instruct students through lectures, demonstrations, and the use of audiovisual aids and supplementary materials. Prepare course objectives and outlines following curriculum guidelines and state/school requirements. Assign lessons and provide constructive feedback on homework. Student Assessment and Communication Administer tests to evaluate student progress and record results. Issue progress reports to inform parents of student achievement. Maintain accurate attendance records. Meet with parents to discuss student progress and address any concerns. Classroom Management and Student Support Maintain a positive and disciplined classroom environment. Counsel students on academic and personal adjustment issues. Assist students in selecting appropriate courses of study. Professional Development and Extracurricular Involvement Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops. Sponsor and/or assist with extracurricular activities and student organizations. Perform other duties as assigned. To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's Degree inElementary Education from a four-year college or university. Missouri State Certification in Instrumental Music (K-12). In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need: (Preferred Qualifications and characteristics needed to excel in role) 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. Benefits: 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. Physical Demands: 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. Terms of Employment: 185 day calendar; 8hrs/day, 5 days/week. Why Join Kansas City Public Schools? Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future. Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Music: Instrumental Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Please do NOT contact this employer regarding job postings that have closed. Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr 4750 - King Elementary