Music Teacher (Elementary School)

The Equity Project Charter School • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School is hiring music teachers for Early Childhood (Kindergarten and 1st Grade) and Elementary School (2nd through 4th Grade) roles. Music is one of TEP’s three program pillars and is taught daily across every grade as a full academic subject. Teachers collaborate with grade-level colleagues to integrate music into the broader educational experience.

The role leads daily 45-minute music periods for assigned grade-level classes, introducing young students to singing, instruments, and music-making. Teachers help Kindergarten and 1st Grade students develop foundational musical skills and a lasting appreciation for music, and teach 2nd through 4th Grade students in a learning environment designed to foster a love of learning.

TEP emphasizes teacher growth, collaboration, and educational equity for students from historically underserved communities. Master Teachers earn an annual salary of $140,000 and may earn an annual bonus of up to $35,000 based on whole-school performance. The work year includes three extended rest breaks and three professional development institutes; the school also describes approximately 10 weeks of vacation per year.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of lead music teaching experience in grades K–4 in a public charter school, traditional public school, or private school.
• Ability to develop and implement specialized music curriculum and teaching methods tailored to individual student needs and learning styles.
• Outstanding verbal ability and strong communication skills.
• Alignment with TEP’s mission of providing a world-class education to historically under-resourced student communities.
• Applicants without New York State teaching certification must identify and present a pathway to obtain certification in their application.
• Meet the educational requirements outlined in the applicable pathways to New York State teaching certification; TEP does not require additional degree programs.
• Submit an up-to-date resume, a well-written cover letter, and one teaching-and-learning submission: a portfolio of student work, class assessment data, or an original curricular tool, accompanied by a written narrative.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily 45-minute music classes for assigned Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Grade classes.
• Teach foundational music skills and foster students’ enjoyment of singing, playing instruments, and making music.
• Develop and implement specialized music curriculum and teaching methods responsive to individual students’ needs and learning styles.
• Collaborate with grade-level teachers to integrate music education into the broader educational experience.
• Support student progress through music instruction.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $140,000 for Master Teachers.
• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus of up to $35,000 based on whole-school performance.
• Three extended rest breaks and three professional development institutes focused on learning and collaboration.
• Approximately 10 weeks of vacation per year, including school vacations.
• Staff Food Program, Staff Retreats, and wellness programming.
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Parental leave and a dependent care account.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Professional growth and development, including professional development and tuition/continuous learning reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed