Music/VAPA Teacher

Aspire Public Schools • Modesto, CA

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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. Our purpose is to prepare scholars for success in college, career, and life by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Our community of students, families, teachers, and staff collaborates in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

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

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans
• Life insurance/long-term disability
• Participation in a CA state retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• Adoption assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level