Music Teacher (2026-2027)

Classical Charter Schools•New York, NY

166d•$52,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Classical Charter Schools is seeking a Music Teacher to support its classical mission and help students gain knowledge of music. The teacher provides music instruction to scholars, teaches K–5 music and 6–8 band, and maintains a highly ordered classroom culture centered on respect, responsibility, caring, trustworthiness, fairness, and citizenship. The role uses a rigorous curriculum and lesson pacing that supports comprehension and student engagement. The teacher organizes and directs school performances, musicals, and other extracurricular activities; conducts rehearsals, sectionals, and performances; and maintains classroom instruments, sheet music, and equipment. The role also includes promoting health and safety, managing student behavior, maintaining accurate student and assessment records, collaborating with staff, attending team and staff meetings, and undertaking other duties as required. This is a salaried position for the 2026–2027 school year. The listed compensation is $52,000–$80,000, with salary determined by credentials and years of experience; the posting also lists a range of $52,000–$105,000 per year. The schedule is 7:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m., with some responsibilities outside school time. The position reports to the School Director.

Requirements

2–3 years of music teaching experience.
Strong knowledge of music theory, history, and performance techniques.
Ability to read, arrange, and conduct music for ensembles.
Alignment with Classical Charter Schools' mission and approach.
Excellent work ethic and organizational skills.
Demonstrated application of the core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency.
Strong classroom management skills.
Certification in Music Education or a degree in Music.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.
Experience teaching band.
New York State Teaching Certification.
Experience teaching in a high-performing urban school.
Experience working in a charter school.

Responsibilities

Provide music instruction to scholars in a way that maximizes learning.
Maintain a highly ordered classroom culture in which scholars demonstrate respect, responsibility, caring, trustworthiness, fairness, and citizenship.
Study, practice, and execute lessons using the school's rigorous curriculum to lead scholars to mastery of music content.
Maintain lesson pacing that ensures comprehension and maximizes student engagement.
Teach K–5 music and 6–8 band.
Organize and direct school performances, musicals, and other extracurricular activities.
Conduct rehearsals, sectionals, and performances.
Maintain and manage classroom instruments, sheet music, and equipment.
Organize musical equipment and develop classroom routines to manage materials efficiently.
Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
Manage student behavior to maintain an effective learning environment.
Maintain accurate records of student information and assessment data.
Work cooperatively and professionally with other staff, including attending team and staff meetings.
Undertake other duties as required.