Music/VAPA Teacher

Aspire Public Schools•Modesto, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Summit Charter Academy is accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year. Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998, Aspire aims to transform inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes. Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation, with the purpose of preparing scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we establish a foundation for scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers, and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. As an instructor at Aspire, you will deliver high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. You will empower students to take control of their own learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of our nationally recognized model. Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Valid Music Teaching Credential OR Physical Education OR Dance authorization OR English/Drama authorization including English learner authorization

Nice To Haves

1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
Knowledge of subject matter, including State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices

Responsibilities

Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college
Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
Assess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education
Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches