Music Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Music Teacher

Date Posted:
6/13/2025

Location:
Elementary
MUSIC TEACHER

School Overview

Cresthaven Academy Charter School exists to provide a comprehensive education to our scholars that develops the whole child through academic excellence, physical wellness, emotional health, and character enrichment. Our school is built on the belief that all children, regardless of race or economic status, can succeed when given equal access to a high-quality education. Each of our scholars will be empowered to overcome challenges and equipped to sustain their success in school and beyond.

Cresthaven Academy Charter School opened in August 2016 with 75 kindergarten scholars, and adds a grade each academic year until we are a K-8 school. All Cresthaven Academy scholars receive access to the best educators and resources, serving to actualize each child's potential and setting them on the path to college. Cresthaven Academy Charter School is supported by Cresthaven Academy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Foundation exists to support the school and teaching staff in all things outside of classroom instruction, reducing the risk of burnout and raising academic standards by allowing educators to focus on their scholars. Together we incorporate comprehensive support for scholars and families into the education model, including an afterschool program, in order to inspire excellence in character, identity, and academics in each child.

Cresthaven Academy is focused on supporting excellent teaching that closes the achievement gap. We recognize that teachers are the most important in-school factor contributing to student achievement. We also value leadership and support staff because they facilitate, encourage, and help to foster the developmental growth of scholars to achieve physical, social and mental well-being by providing quality care and expertise in their respective roles.

We are seeking a Music Teacher who is results-oriented and does whatever it takes to ensure success for all scholars. At Cresthaven Academy we believe in working collaboratively as a team beyond each teacher's classroom walls. Why join the Cresthaven Academy Family? Great question! We're really passionate about kids, fun, and improvement. To find out more, visit our website.

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

This position may require:

• 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.
• Cresthaven Academy offers a competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills. Cresthaven Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates under final consideration will need to be able to pass a criminal history background check, and provide documentation of medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing).

Attachment(s):

• JD_ Music Teacher (4).pdf