Music Teacher

Music Teacher

Creative Achievement Academy - Vineland, NJ 08361

Overview

Salary Range $55,000.00 - $72,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Negligible

Description

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned music lesson plans (general music, choir, band, orchestra, or a combination) that develop listening, performance, composition, and music literacy skills.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners, including English learners and students with IEPs/504 plans; provide accommodations and enrichment as needed.
• Direct ensembles, organize rehearsals, and lead performances, concerts, and community events.
• Teach fundamentals of music theory, history, ear training, sight-reading, and technology (notation software, DAWs, recording).
• Assess student progress with formative and summative measures; maintain accurate grades, portfolios, and performance records.
• Manage classroom and rehearsal spaces to ensure a positive, safe, and productive learning environment.
• Care for, inventory, and coordinate maintenance of instruments, sheet music, equipment, and facilities.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and colleagues; provide feedback, progress updates, and performance information.
• Collaborate with arts staff, classroom teachers, and administrators on curriculum, schedules, and cross-curricular projects.
• Coordinate logistics for performances: programs, venues, accompanists, transportation, permissions, and fundraising as applicable.
• Participate in professional development and stay current with best practices and repertoire.
• Uphold school policies and contribute to a positive school culture.
• Attends and participates in mandatory company trainings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Education or related field; state teaching certification/licensure (or eligibility) preferred/required.
• Proficiency on a primary instrument/voice and functional piano skills.
• Demonstrated experience teaching general music and/or directing ensembles.
• Knowledge of music pedagogy, assessment, and rehearsal techniques across grade levels.
• Familiarity with notation software (e.g., Sibelius, Finale, MuseScore) and basic audio/recording tools (e.g., GarageBand, Soundtrap, Logic).
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive repertoire and practices.

Preferred, but not required

• Master's degree in Music or Education.
• Experience with marching band, jazz ensemble, or contemporary/pop ensembles.
• Background in musical theatre direction or pit conducting.
• Experience integrating technology (MIDI, DAWs, looping, live sound).
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
• Successful record of festival participation, adjudication, or competition leadership.