Music Teacher Job at Classical Charter Schools, Bronx, NY

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  • Classical Charter Schools
  • Bronx, NY

Job Description

Position Reports to: School Director

Start Date: 2025-2026 School Year

Hours: 7:30am-4:45pm + some out of school time responsibilities

Compensation: $58,000-$80,000 (Please note that this is a general range; salaries are determined based on credentials and years of experience)

About Us:

As one of the highest performing charter networks in New York City, Classical Charter Schools is having a meaningful impact on education in the South Bronx. Recognized as four-time National Blue Ribbon Award-Winning network, Classical Charter Schools outperforms 97% of New York charters by providing a transformative education through a classical curriculum focused on art, music, Latin, debate and character education.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employees and applicants will be treated in all respects on basis of merit and qualifications without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to apply. At Classical, we provide comprehensive health benefits, competitive salaries, and opportunities for growth.

Position Summary:

Music Teachers are passionate about supporting the school's classical mission and helping all students gain knowledge of music. Music Teachers’ primary responsibilities are to:

  • Provide instruction in music to scholars in a way that maximizes learning.
  • Maintain a “no-excuses,” highly ordered classroom culture where scholars demonstrate respect, responsibility, caring, trustworthiness, fairness, and citizenship.
  • Study, practice, and execute lessons that lead scholars to mastery of music content, using our rigorous curriculum.
  • Maintain a lesson pace which both ensures comprehension and maximizes students' ability to engage in the activity.
  • Teach K-5 music and 6-8 band
  • Organize and direct school performances, musicals, or other extracurricular activities
  • Conduct rehearsals, sectionals, and performances
  • Maintain and manage classroom instruments, sheet music, and equipment
  • Organize musical equipment thoughtfully, developing classroom routines to manage materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
  • Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
  • Manage student behavior for an effective learning environment.
  • Maintain accurate records of student information and assessment data.
  • Work cooperatively and professionally with other staff, including attending team and staff meetings.
  • Undertake other duties as required.

Above all, our teachers care deeply about their scholars, who inspire them to achieve life’s greatest joy: doing good work well.

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of music teaching experience
  • Proficiency in woodwind and brass percussion instruments
  • Experience teaching band and general music
  • Strong knowledge of music theory, history, and performance techniques
  • Ability to read, arrange, and conduct music for ensembles
  • NYS Teaching Certification strongly preferred
  • Alignment to Classical Charter School’s mission and approach
  • Excellent work ethic and organizational skills
  • Experience teaching in a high performing urban school preferred but not required
  • Demonstrated application of our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency

Benefits:

  • A generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverages
  • Student Loan Counseling
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Reimbursement Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Gym/Fitness Reimbursement
  • Calm Subscription
  • Wellness benefits
  • 401k

Job Tags

Flexible hours,

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