Vocal Arts and Theater Teacher (Middle School)

The Equity Project Charter School • New York, NY

20d

About The Position

The Middle School Vocal Arts and Theater Teacher serves students in Grades 5–8 and leads daily 45-minute music periods for students who have selected the Vocal Arts track. TEP treats music as a core academic subject, taught daily across every grade level and forming one of the program’s pillars alongside Academics and Athletics. The teacher collaborates with other middle school music teachers and grade-level teams to integrate vocal and theater instruction into a rigorous, performance-driven arts curriculum.

The role provides focused instruction in vocal technique, choral performance, and stage presence while developing students’ foundational music literacy. It also includes basic theater instruction in script interpretation, movement, and ensemble performance techniques. The teacher directs vocal and musical theater performances, prepares students for high school arts auditions, and helps shape a comprehensive middle school vocal program that builds confidence, discipline, and artistic expression.

TEP’s mission is to provide a world-class education to students from traditionally underserved communities, using world-class teachers and supporting teachers’ growth as pedagogical experts, intellectual seekers, and community leaders.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of lead teaching experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in classrooms supporting Special Education students in Grades 4–9.
• Teaching experience must be in a public charter school, traditional public school, or private school setting.
• Ability to design and implement a comprehensive, engaging music education curriculum aligned with state standards.
• Passion for music education, student development, and preparing students for music performance and competitions.
• Effective classroom management, organization, and communication skills.
• Alignment with TEP’s mission of providing a world-class education to historically under-resourced student communities.
• New York State Teacher Certification is not required for hiring; applicants who do not yet have it must identify and present a pathway to obtain it in their application.
• Submit an up-to-date resume, a well-written cover letter describing interest in joining TEP, and one Teaching and Learning submission: a student-work portfolio, class assessment data, or an original curricular tool developed by the applicant, each accompanied by the required written narrative.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily 45-minute music periods for students in the Vocal Arts track.
• Teach vocal technique, choral performance, stage presence, and foundational music literacy.
• Provide basic theater instruction, including script interpretation, movement, and ensemble performance techniques.
• Collaborate with middle school music teachers and grade-level teams to integrate vocal and theater instruction into a rigorous, performance-driven arts curriculum.
• Design and implement a comprehensive and engaging music education curriculum aligned with state standards.
• Direct vocal and musical theater performances.
• Prepare students for high school arts auditions and music performances and competitions.
• Contribute to shaping a comprehensive middle school vocal program that builds student confidence, discipline, and artistic expression.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $140,000 for Master Teachers, with an 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 all school vacations.
• Staff Food Program, Staff Retreats, and Wellness Programming.
• Medical, dental, vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance policies.
• Parental leave and a dependent care account.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Professional development and tuition/continuous learning reimbursements.
• Collaborative community of experienced, passionate educators focused on educational equity.

What This Job Offers

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