Middle and High School Music Teacher (Choral)

Great Hearts Academies • Baton Rouge, LA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Middle and High School Music Teacher for Great Hearts Harveston Upper School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The position teaches music to students in grades 6–12 using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials. Great Hearts describes teaching as guiding students through example, intellectual and moral integrity, and a commitment to cultivating their minds and hearts in the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness.

Fine arts are part of the core curriculum, not electives. Music coursework includes performance as well as music theory, history, and appreciation. The teacher prepares thoughtful lessons, supports student learning and development, maintains an orderly and joyful classroom, communicates with families, and participates in the broader life of the academy, including collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and professional growth. Local travel may be required for training and professional development.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher is required for a lead teaching role.
• Candidates must pass a background check and meet applicable fingerprint-clearance requirements.
• U.S. work authorization is required; OPT/CPT candidates are accepted.

Nice To Haves

• No specific preferred qualifications are stated; all majors are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials.
• Prepare thoughtful lessons and cultivate an orderly, joyful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
• Provide appropriate academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs in a timely manner.
• Uphold and model Great Hearts culture, policies, and expectations, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiate conferences as needed, and foster strong home-school partnerships.
• Participate in faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.
• Teach music coursework that includes performance, music theory, history, and appreciation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and other exceptional benefits with minimal employee cost.
• Matching 401(k) program.
• Professional development offerings, including great books seminars, leadership and special education coursework or pathways, and reduced-tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level