Elementary School - Music Teacher (26-27 Opening)

LEAD Public Schools•Brentwood, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Music teachers work relentlessly with their teammates to ensure that all of their students are actively learning about the fundamentals of music education, exposing them to various elements of music, and providing them opportunities to be creative and make their own music. This incredible work is done through coaching and support from administration, implementing regular feedback, collaboration with colleagues, data analysis, and working to make sure that students rise above the challenges they face.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required
Candidates must have either (a) valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate content endorsement to teach Music or (b) a valid out of state license that can successfully be transferred to Tennessee within 90 days of employment, or (c) demonstrate you are on track to complete the necessary steps towards certification in Tennessee.
Belief in the LEAD mission that all students are capable of success while preparing them for college and for life
Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred, but not required
Previous experience with diverse student populations or in an urban setting preferred
Passionate about developing young musicians
Providing a creative outlet for students
Loves working with students who need the most support
Flexible
Coachable
Wants to grow as a teacher

Responsibilities

Design and implement rigorous unit plans and lessons that meet the needs of all students with clear, standard aligned objectives and appropriate assessments to gauge student comprehension
Participate in bi-weekly coaching meetings to internalize content, teaching moves, and classroom management to improve your practice
Participate in a collaborative learning environment with other team members including grade level work, content teams, and professional development throughout the school year
Execute school based duties that can include student conferences, arrival and dismissal, transitions, lunch duty, and other assigned by the school leadership team

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Potential for a signing bonus
Performance-based compensation plan (up to 10% on base salary annually)
LEAD’s Master Teacher program (up to $100,000 and $1,500 professional development stipend)
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Supplemental insurance
Life insurance policy options
Mental health benefits
Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) pension plan (LEAD matches up to 6% of employee's 5% contribution)
401k (LEAD will contribute 5%)
LEAD’s defined contribution 403b plan (LEAD matches 50% of the first 6% of employee contributions)
Additional annual contributions to 403b based on LEAD’s overall budget performance (after one year)
30 paid days off during the school year (including holidays, fall break, Thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break)
Summer break
Up to 10 PTO days during the school year (for school-year employees)
16 weeks of paid maternity leave
6 weeks of paid parental leave (adoption, foster care)
Laptop computers with internet and email access