Music Teacher (K-5) 2026-2027

About the role

This innovative school focuses on building independence, ingenuity, empathy, and leadership through enrichment programming, agile learning, and exceptional instruction. The Music Teacher plays a crucial role in this mission.

Responsibilities

• Managing supplies and equipment, ensuring that students have access to the necessary materials and resources.
• Ensuring mastery of content knowledge through effective teaching methods.
• Participating in school and organization-wide family events.
• Providing individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and engage scholars.
• Maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.
• Modeling how to be a contributing community member by demonstrating high levels of emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.
• Creating a structured and progressive learning experience for scholars of different ages and skill levels.
• Developing and delivering standard-aligned lessons that encourage creativity and self-expression.
• Evaluating scholars’ work and providing constructive feedback to help them improve their skills.
• Staying informed about the influence of the systems you are accountable for, particularly in relation to cultural awareness.
• Being knowledgeable about inclusive and representative curriculum and resources.
• Staying informed on Intervention and Referral Services and/or Special Services, if necessary.

Requirements

• 2+ years working in an urban education setting preferred
• You are committed to living out our mission
• Welcomes the challenge to grow, learn, and improve in a collaborative environment
• Committed to our mission of preparing all scholars for college and embodying our core values
• Committed to serving our scholar population in an anti-discriminatory learning environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• You possess or are eligible for NJ certification in Music
• OR You have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (if graduated after Sept 2015) or 2.75 (before Sept 2015) for NJ certification requirements

Benefits

• Merit-based pay increases annually
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
• Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
• Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
• Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
• Career advancement opportunities
• Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
• Windows-based laptop
• Regular team-building activities and outings
• 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually
• 30 paid holiday observances

Pay

$60,500 - $90,000.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.