Music Teacher (K-6)

Cherokee Classical Academy•Canton, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

MUSIC TEACHER (K-6)FULL TIMEFY 2026-2027Canton, GA Cherokee Classical Academy seeks a Music Teacher for grade levels Kindergarten through 6th grade. Teachers are responsible for the education of their students. They are expected to demonstrate high moral character and have mastery of the subjects they teach. Teachers will work collaboratively to create a working and learning environment for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful. This position would report to the Lower School Dean of Academics on Cherokee Classical Academy’s Cherokee County campus. This position starts July 2026. Please specify your grade level preference in your application. The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following: Adhere to the school’s mission and the principles of classical education Plan and execute lessons for music classes, guiding students to acquire skills in music and to enjoy, appreciate, and interpret music in their daily lives Encourage and promote the coordination of music with other subject areas in the curriculum Evaluate student performance in music, maintain grade books in Infinite Campus, and communicate proactively with parents Assisting in planning, preparing, and presenting programs, field trips, and festivals for the school Assist the Head of School in inventorying, organizing, ordering, and caring for music materials and equipment Assist in planning, preparing, and presenting programs and festivals for the school

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in a related field from a fully accredited college is required.
Valid teaching certification in Georgia is preferred but not required.
Previous experience in classical education is preferred but not required.
Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.
They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education.
And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value the tenets of classical, liberal arts education; community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens; excellence in teaching and learning; the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Nice To Haves

Valid teaching certification in Georgia is preferred but not required.
Previous experience in classical education is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Adhere to the school’s mission and the principles of classical education
Plan and execute lessons for music classes, guiding students to acquire skills in music and to enjoy, appreciate, and interpret music in their daily lives
Encourage and promote the coordination of music with other subject areas in the curriculum
Evaluate student performance in music, maintain grade books in Infinite Campus, and communicate proactively with parents
Assisting in planning, preparing, and presenting programs, field trips, and festivals for the school
Assist the Head of School in inventorying, organizing, ordering, and caring for music materials and equipment
Assist in planning, preparing, and presenting programs and festivals for the school