Middle School Music Teacher

Great Hearts Academies • San Antonio, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Middle School Music Teacher for Great Hearts Forest Heights Upper School in San Antonio, Texas. The teacher will teach assigned classes using Great Hearts curriculum and materials, prepare thoughtful lessons, and cultivate an orderly, joyful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. Music is part of the core curriculum and includes performance, music theory, history, and appreciation. The position also involves supporting students’ academic progress, communicating with families, upholding academy policies and culture, and contributing to the life and professional growth of the academy. A bachelor’s degree or higher is required for a lead teaching role; certification is not required for general education, and all majors are welcome. Employment requires U.S. work authorization and successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance. Local travel may be needed for training and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher for a lead teaching role.
• U.S. work authorization.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Certification is not required for general education.
• All majors are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using Great Hearts curriculum and materials.
• Prepare thoughtful lessons and cultivate an orderly, joyful classroom.
• Provide appropriate academic support to students and monitor their progress.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with minimal employee cost.
• Texas Teacher Retirement System.
• Professional development offerings, including great books seminars, leadership and special education coursework and pathways, and reduced-tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities.

What This Job Offers

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