Music Teacher
Our school is a free and public charter school that currently serves more than 200 students in Paterson, NJ. Our school combines a Classical approach to education – an emphasis on an ennobling and content-rich curriculum, inductive inquiry-driven instruction, and virtue formation that fosters an encounter with Truth, Beauty, and Goodness – with whole group & small group instruction as well as individualized instructional support for our students. We approach the formation of our students holistically and maintain high academic expectations. Ours is a joyful community that honors the dignity of each student, our staff members, and the families we serve.
Position Overview
The primary responsibility of a fine and applied arts teacher is to cultivate and lead a learning environment where every child feels safe and confident to strive for and meet the school’s ambitious targets. The fine and applied arts teacher combines a deep mastery of and love for their art form with the ability to actively engage all students across grades with classical content.
This position requires a positive, flexible, solutions-oriented, organized, and innovative educator who aims to bring a world-class music program to students in our school. Our teachers must have a deep passion for student-engaged learning, a desire to accept, implement, and seek feedback, and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities while inspiring outstanding achievement in children in a fun and collaborative work environment.
Core Competencies & Responsibilities
- Holistic Development of Scholars: Foster an inviting, growth-oriented classroom environment for Academic and Character formation, supporting holistic student growth
- Curriculum and Instruction: Implement a classically-inspired, inquiry-based, rigorous curriculum aligned with national and state standards, inspiring curiosity, depth of insight, and lifelong learning readiness. Implement innovative teaching strategies that resonate with diverse learners
- Promotion of Critical Thinking: Cultivate higher-order thinking skills in students, enhancing their abilities to analyze, create, synthesize, and evaluate
- Data-Driven Instruction: Utilize assessment data to strengthen student achievement through targeted interventions and personalized instruction
- Relationship Building for Success: Develop strong student and family connections, fostering a passion for learning and exceptional academic success
- Collaborative Engagement & Continuous Improvement: Foster productive relationships with colleagues, parents, and the community while engaging in ongoing collaborative professional development, reflecting on student achievement, and efficiently managing time for impactful teaching and learning
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution, preferably within the content area (required)
- Possession of current NJ Music teaching certification (required)
- Experience with a demonstrated proficiency in leading students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds preferred
- A relentless dedication to providing all students with an academically robust, inspiring, and joyful learning experience
- An unwavering, confident, and enthusiastic commitment to the educational mission of the school in service to the school community
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Our school provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.
The starting pay range for this position is 69,000-73,000 per year. Pay may vary within the stated range, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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