Instrumental Music Teacher (Leave Replacement) - Upper Division

Avenues•New York, NY

About The Position

Avenues is hiring an Instrumental Music Teacher for an Upper Division leave replacement position from January 2027 through April 2027. The role supports a music program designed to help students develop as musicians and appreciators of music through deliberate practice, rehearsing and creating music together, and frequent public performances. Students have varied musical backgrounds, and the program welcomes all levels of experience. The teacher will implement a creative, flexible curriculum that goes beyond the traditional instrumental band model; lead multi-instrument student ensembles and violin sectionals; and help students grow in their passion, understanding, and performance skills. The teacher will foster a rigorous yet joyful classroom community, build trust and confidence with parents and families, and participate fully in the life of the school beyond the music classroom. Avenues describes its culture as highly collaborative, with dedicated time for collaboration, ongoing learning, and continuous improvement. The school seeks an educator who is resourceful, adaptive, committed to children's wellbeing, and eager to continue developing their teaching practice. The annual salary range is $72,000–$112,433, prorated to the dates of the leave replacement. Competitive benefits are available for benefits-eligible roles. Offers are contingent on successful reference and background checks.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience teaching music to adolescents, with clear evidence of students’ musical growth and development.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Deep knowledge of and passion for a range of musical styles and traditions.
Comfort arranging music for student ensembles with diverse ability levels.
Profound commitment to ensuring and nurturing children’s wellbeing.
Highly developed classroom management, organizational, and planning skills, with the ability to adapt in the moment.
Effective collaboration skills, including listening deeply, contributing to a team, and achieving goals together.
Dedication to learning and developing the craft of teaching.
Resourcefulness and adaptability, with eagerness to embrace change, growth, and learning.
Professional fluency in English.
Successful completion of reference and background checks is required for an offer.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in education or a related field.

Responsibilities

Implement a creative and flexible music curriculum that goes beyond the traditional instrumental band approach.
Lead multi-instrument student ensembles, including piano, bass, drums, percussion, winds, brass, and strings, with students of varied musical abilities.
Lead violin sectionals.
Ensure students grow in their passion, understanding, and skill in music performance.
Build a classroom atmosphere where students feel part of a rigorous but joyful learning community.
Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families.
Engage fully in the life of the school beyond the music classroom.