Music Teacher (K-8)

About the role

The Music Teacher position is a full-time teaching position responsible for teaching enrichment courses to scholars in grades K-8. We are seeking a high capacity, fiercely positive, and growth-oriented enrichment teacher to lead our Scholars in Music.

Essential Functions

• Creates, edits, and revises a scope and sequence for respective course
• Writes and delivers lesson plans in a timely manner that are engaging and effective per student data
• Employs a data tracking system that monitors scholar progression across the core values of the school
• Implements warm/strict classroom instruction that supports the social-emotional and physical growth of students
• Cultivates positive, collaborative relationships with families and maintains consistent communication
• Identifies and contributes to the organization through out of classroom learning experiences
• Creates a classroom culture that develops our scholars in our core values and independent learning skills
• Participates in an annual three-week staff orientation and training during the summer
• Consistently analyzes scholar data and engages in self-reflection on practices

Competencies

• Commitment to uphold and execute upon the mission of Persistence Prep
• Unwavering, high expectations for all scholars, with a belief that all children deserve access to a college education
• Clear and effective communication skills for diverse audiences including students, staff, families, and the local community
• Solutions-focused style that encourages teamwork and collaboration to support the development students
• Willingness to foster creativity and innovation with enthusiasm for work, and ability to motivate and unite others in the work
• Persistence in the face of obstacles, productive problem-solving to counter setbacks, initiative to seize opportunities to make change and solicit feedback
• Belief in student empowerment and willingness to allow students to play an active role in supporting the school's vision and climate
• Commitment to results-driven approach, with strong ability to analyze data and use it to inform decision-making
• Able to reflect on how to improve, self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses, willingness to take responsibility for actions and mistakes

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Minimum two years of urban teaching preferred
• New York State teacher license/certification preferred
• Successful manager of an urban classroom who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success
• Experienced classroom teacher with demonstrated quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill level in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, especially with parents and community members

Salary

$48,000.00 - Competitive: Y

Contact

Contact Person's Name: Joelle Formato
Contact Person's Phone: 7162351520
Contact Person's Email: jformato@persistenceprep.org