KASTA JOB BOARD

JOB POSTING - added 1/28/2024

Heartland Chamber Music, String Sprouts Program: Substitute Teaching and Assistant Artist

HCM is currently seeking substitute violin and cello teachers and assistant teachers for the 2023-24 academic year who is motivated, reliable, and an enthusiastic violin instructor for our early childhood education String Sprouts K.C. program. HCM uses music education as a vehicle for the earliest learners to acquire skills that help them succeed academically. We believe that a high-quality extracurricular musical education should be accessible to all. We just completed our 6th year of the String Sprouts program.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BA or equivalent experience in music (orchestral strings), or music education.

  • Passion for impacting students’ lives through music, especially underserved or at-risk youth.

  • Mastery of your primary instrument (violin or cello).

  • Effective and equity-driven classroom management techniques.

  • The ability to prioritize personal connection to the music over concern about technical precision.

  • Familiarity with the Suzuki method and/or another style of early strings pedagogy.

Hourly Compensation:

  • $70-$75, Teaching Artist

  • $20-$25, Assistant

Heartland Chamber Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value, honor, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our employment and education programs. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply: https://www.heartlandchambermusic.org/open-positions

JOB POSTING - added 1/28/2024

Orchestra - High School Teacher
Olathe, KS, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

LOCATION: Olathe West High School
Academic Year: 2024-2025
Company Overview: The Olathe School District is the largest school district in the Kansas City metropolitan area and is located southwest of Kansas City, in Johnson County, Kansas. Home to more than 30,000 students and 4,500 staff members, the district’s vision is Preparing Students for Their Future. Olathe Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and passionate team of educators and support staff as well as fostering an inclusive community. The district has been named as a top five employer in the state of Kansas by Forbes, ranking at #4 on the list of the top 30 Kansas employers.  For more information about the Olathe Public Schools, visit the district’s website at www.olatheschools.org.
Description of the position: This position instructs students in a classroom which could include students with educational risk factors, as well as students with special needs.  The ability to form relationships with a wide variety of students and families is essential.  Differentiating instruction for a wide range of developmental needs is required. The teacher must understand students with significant needs and behaviors and how to program for them.  The teacher is responsible for the implementation of the district curriculum in a way that maximizes student learning.  The teacher is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all students within his/her teaching assignment.       
Qualifications: Kansas teaching license with K-12 Music endorsement required. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits: Olathe Public Schools offers an excellent benefits package! Please click on the link to be directed to our benefits page for more information. https://bit.ly/OPS_Benefits_2022
IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS
The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.
Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, we are not able to provide status updates over the phone. If you are invited for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the manager for that position. Thank you for your understanding on this and for taking the time to apply with Olathe Public Schools. For technical issues or questions with your application please follow the link below for help and support. 
https://talent-help.frontlineeducation.com/hc/en-us

JOB INFO

  • Job Identification: 236

  • Job Category: Teachers

  • Posting Date: 01/18/2024, 10:52 AM

  • Job Schedule: Full time

  • Locations 21300 College Blvd, Olathe, KS, 66061, US

  • Work Location: Olathe West High School

JOB POSTING - added 12/17/2023

HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA / MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA JobID: 4638 

  • Position Type: Teaching (High School)/Music

  • Date Posted: 11/13/2023

  • Location: Derby High School

  • Date Available: 2024-2025

  •   Additional Information: This position Leads the HS Orchestra and Co-teaches MS Orchestra

    High School/Middle School Teacher: Derby High School is seeking an Orchestra teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Employee benefits include uncategorized PTO, paid parental leave and we accept PDC for salary placement. You can find a copy of our salary schedule starting on page 8 of the Certified Employee Master Contract handbook.  Interested applicants will need to complete an online application through Frontline.  All inquiries should be directed to Gretchen Pontious, Principal at Derby High School, at gpontious@usd260.com.

    Position open until filled. 

    Job Description: Classroom Teacher All Job Descriptions are posted on our Job Description Index.

    Salary is based on experience and education: $45,184 - $81,449 - The regular teacher contract is currently 184.5 days.

    See the 2024 Benefit Guide for more information on health insurance, supplemental insurances, and other benefits our teachers are eligible for.

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