Music Teacher (PreK - 7th Grade)

East Harlem Tutorial Program•New York, NY

9d•$66,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

East Harlem Scholars Academies is hiring a Music Teacher for students in PreK through 7th grade. The teacher will be student-facing for most of the day and work with the department and instructional leadership team to internalize and, when needed, develop curriculum; provide high-quality music instruction; track and measure student progress; build a positive classroom and school culture; and engage in reflection and continuous improvement. The teacher will also serve as a class advisor, mentoring and supporting students during their high school career. The team’s aim is to help students develop the skills, character, and emotional well-being to excel academically, lead in their communities, and realize their potential. East Harlem Scholars Academies are community-based Pre-K–12 public charter schools operated by East Harlem Tutorial Program. The organization grounds its work in racial equity, its core values of Service, Courage, Humility, Originality, Leadership, Achievement, and Reflection, and principles centered on student success, critical thinking, a supportive learning environment, self-awareness, and community engagement.

Requirements

Expertise teaching music at the elementary level or above.
At least two years of experience in relevant educational positions.
High professional and ethical standards.
Experience with, or interest in researching, best practices in anti-racist pedagogy.
Enjoyment of or experience working with diverse student populations and communities.
Belief that every student can learn when provided with a quality education.
Demonstrated success in raising achievement for students who historically have not had equitable access to educational opportunities.
Willingness to be flexible and adapt to school and student needs.
Commitment to continuous improvement and learning through professional development.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Appropriate New York State certification.

Responsibilities

Internalize and, when needed, develop curriculum in collaboration with the department and instructional leadership team.
Provide high-quality music instruction.
Track and measure student progress.
Create a positive classroom and school culture.
Reflect on practice and pursue continuous improvement.
Serve as a class advisor, mentoring and supporting students during their high school career.
Model the organization’s core values for students.
Set ambitious goals through backwards planning, aligned with student success, learning content, knowledge of students, and instructional context.
Use deep content knowledge and effective pedagogy to deliver clear, objective-driven instruction and engage students in active learning.
Set clear expectations and routines to maintain a purposeful, supportive, and fun learning environment where students feel safe, valued, and respected.
Build classroom community and model and use restorative practices to navigate student and community challenges.
Contribute proactively to the school community, participate in professional development and the professional community, and engage families and community members.

Benefits

Twelve annual accrued paid time off days, in addition to school breaks and holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, with an employee semi-monthly contribution.
403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer-paid contribution after one year.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Pre-tax commuter and transit plans.
Flexible spending health reimbursement accounts.
Longevity and referral bonuses for eligible employees.
Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
East Harlem relocation reimbursement.
Annual reimbursement for qualifying tuition or external professional development.