Music Teacher

About the Role

Teachers at Niagara Charter School educate and foster the growth of students while aligning with NYS Learning Standards and the school’s specific grade-by-grade benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enrich subject-area expertise.
• Develop lesson plans that meet NYS Learning Standards and charter-specific standards, coordinating with other teachers for interdisciplinary reinforcement.
• Provide direct and indirect instruction tailored to individual student needs.
• Prepare students for required assessments and evaluate their progress.
• Create monthly individual student achievement reports for parents.
• Foster an inviting, innovative, and exciting learning environment with effective classroom management.
• Serve as student advisors and ensure compliance with IEP regulations.
• Direct teacher assistants in small-group work and collaborate to address individual student needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer (CAO).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree upon hire; Master’s Degree required per NYS Regulations.
• State Teaching Certification and credentials as required by the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
• 1–3 years of teaching experience in a public or private school, preferably in an urban setting.
• CPR and AED certification (training provided by the school).

Skills

• Effective communication and collaboration with parents and team members.
• Ability to adapt to diverse student needs, including those with special needs.
• Expertise in the subject area, with strong instructional and engagement skills for young children.
• Proficiency in evaluating tests and measurements of student achievement.
• Accountability for student results and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Technology literacy, including Google Apps for Education.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Frequent use of arms, hands, and repetitive motions (e.g., typing, writing).
• Occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
• Requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regular verbal communication and active listening.

Pay

Salary range: $40,500 – $45,500 per year.

Schedule

Full-time, permanent position starting March 1, 2026.

Certification Type: Music {6150}