Music Teacher

Job Title

We are seeking a professional who is results-oriented and does whatever it takes to ensure success for all scholars. At our organization, we believe in working collaboratively as a team beyond each teacher's classroom walls. Why join us? Great question! We're really passionate about kids, fun, and improvement.

Responsibilities

Design curricula and activities to meet academic standards and IEP goals. Experience preferred.

Be accountable for students' mastery of academic standards and IEP goals.

Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities.

Take lead in supervising lunch and recess.

Work closely with diverse stakeholders to create activities to promote health and well-being.

Exhibit resilience to persevere and turn challenges into opportunities.

Qualifications

Professional training in a rigorous music or music education program and preferably at least 2 years of full-time classroom experience building a culture in which scholars love music.

Experience working with children and implementing effective music instruction. Charter school and urban setting experience is preferred.

Experience collaborating with colleagues to build an interdisciplinary world-class music program with professional quality music performance opportunities for all scholars.

Experience with or knowledge of Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and/or Gordon.

Experience with choral education or leading an ensemble. Voice is the primary instrument or main concentration during studies.

Accompaniment music skills (piano, guitar preferred).

A Master's Degree and valid NJ teaching certificate in the content area. (Bachelor's Degree is required.)

Holds a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and is eligible for a CE or CEAS, or holds a valid NJ teaching credential for the grade and/or subject required.

Passion and sustained commitment to ensure that joyful, rigorous instruction is delivered to every scholar, every day.

An entrepreneurial spirit, be mission-aligned.

Position Requirements

Exposure to temperature variations and wet conditions.

Walking and working on uneven and slick surfaces.

Reaching above and below shoulder height.

Frequent excessive standing during assigned work day.

Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push, pull, sit, stand, walk, reach, crouch, climb, balance, kneel, and stoop.

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer.