Music/Performing Arts Middle School Teacher
$50,000–$64,700 year
On-site · Honeoye Falls, New York, United States
Job Summary
Accomplished Music Teacher needed to join Uncommon Schools’ K-12 program, delivering music instruction across elementary and middle school levels with emphasis on Orff and Kodaly pedagogy, developing music literacy, ensemble performance opportunities, and collaboration with enrichment staff and operations leadership. Responsibilities include implementing network curricula to meet music standards, teaching singing, movement, instrumental work (recorder, Orff instruments, drumming), designing assessments, managing classrooms, supporting school-wide events and performances, and participating in curriculum development and staff orientation. Requires a BA/BM in music or related field, 2+ years urban teaching experience, strong communication, and ability to work as part of a team. Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $64,700 with comprehensive benefits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music in Music, Music Education or Performance
- Experience teaching general and vocal music to elementary aged children
- Experience with the Kodaly and Orff approaches. Levels training in one or both pedagogies is highly preferred
- Ability to manage and direct large groups of students
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Valid State Certification is helpful but not required
- Piano and vocal proficiency, knowledge of recorder, basic guitar
- Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy
- Experience performing and/or teaching music is highly preferred
- Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
- Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
- Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects
- Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
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