[2026-2027] Band Teacher - Middle School

At least three years of full time classroom teaching experience

Model of effective and high-quality teaching

Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative

Extreme flexibility to accommodate multiple priorities and a strong work ethic to accommodate high level of responsibilities

Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a professional working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: Commitment to Excellence, Team and Family, Find a Way or Make One, Change Our World and Our Place Within It

A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,829 - $136,704. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role, NYS initial or professional certification, and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidate’s years of experience, certification, and longevity at the point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.

Generous Time-Off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.

Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.

Position Overview:

The Band Director is responsible for the music education of all students at KIPP: Infinity MS. They work with both an instructional coach and directly with the Principal, who provides guidance and direction to provide a holistic music education for all students.

The Band Director is responsible for introductory music instruction as well as advanced music instruction for students who specialize in certain instruments. To support our music program, the Band Director also supports existing program partnerships with organizations like Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Manhattan School for Music, and The Juilliard School.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

(1) Teach 8-10 week intro to music courses for lower school (Grade 5 and Grade 6) students four times per year

About KIPP NYC:

Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.

Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose.

Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to our mission every day.