Music/VAPA Teacher

About Aspire

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high‑performing, college‑preparatory charter schools serving TK‑12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998 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. Its purpose is to prepare scholars for success in college, career, and life, grounding the community in the values of Bienestar (Well‑Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self‑Determination, and Joy.

About the Role

As an instructor at Aspire, you will deliver high‑quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. You will empower students to take control of their own learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of Aspire’s nationally recognized model. Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development, helping change the odds for underserved students and ensuring they are prepared to earn a college degree.

Responsibilities

• Establish a culture of high expectations, including 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, involving families as partners in their child’s education.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school.
• Actively participate in professional development activities and work closely with lead teachers, the principal, and instructional coaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Music Teaching Credential or Physical Education or Dance authorization or English/Drama authorization, including English learner authorization (required).
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant (preferred).
• Knowledge of subject matter, including State Standards and subject‑specific frameworks.
• Understanding of child cognitive development and various learning styles.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data.
• Willingness to reflect on and improve instructional practices.

Compensation & Benefits

Aspire Public Schools offers a competitive base salary benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, with a salary schedule based on years of experience available on the Aspire Public Schools Teacher Salary Scale.

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