Music Teacher (2026-2027)

Position Summary

Music Teachers are passionate about supporting the school's classical mission and helping all students gain knowledge of music. Music Teachers’ primary responsibilities are to:

• Provide instruction in music to scholars in a way that maximizes learning.
• Maintain a “no-excuses,” highly ordered classroom culture where scholars demonstrate respect, responsibility, caring, trustworthiness, fairness, and citizenship.
• Study, practice, and execute lessons that lead scholars to mastery of music content, using our rigorous curriculum.
• Maintain a lesson pace which both ensures comprehension and maximizes students' ability to engage in the activity.
• Teach K-5 music and 6-8 band (band experiences preferred but not required)
• Organize and direct school performances, musicals, or other extracurricular activities
• Conduct rehearsals, sectionals, and performances
• Maintain and manage classroom instruments, sheet music, and equipment
• Organize musical equipment thoughtfully, developing classroom routines to manage materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
• Manage student behavior for an effective learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records of student information and assessment data.
• Work cooperatively and professionally with other staff, including attending team and staff meetings.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Above all, our teachers care deeply about their scholars, who inspire them to achieve life’s greatest joy: doing good work well.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of music teaching experience
• Proficiency in woodwind and brass percussion instruments preferred but not required
• Experience teaching band preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge of music theory, history, and performance techniques
• Ability to read, arrange, and conduct music for ensembles
• NYS Teaching Certification strongly preferred
• Alignment to Classical Charter School’s mission and approach
• Excellent work ethic and organizational skills
• Experience teaching in a high performing urban school preferred but not required
• Demonstrated application of our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency

Successful candidates Will

• Have experience working in a charter school
• Maintain strong classroom management skills
• Hold certification in Music Education or have a degree in Music
• Show alignment to Classical Charter School’s mission and approach
• Exhibit excellent work ethic and organizational skills
• Demonstrate application of our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency

Benefits

• A generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverages.
• Student Loan Counseling
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Gym/Fitness Reimbursement
• Calm Subscription
• Wellness benefits
• 401k