American Leadership Academy is accepting applications for a Band Teacher (Grades 7-12) for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Candidates must possess a valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.

The Band Teacher is responsible for developing curriculum and course materials for Junior High and High School band related programs.

Classes feature students at all levels, from beginning to more advanced. The Band Teacher also provides students with opportunities to participate in additional extracurricular band activities and ensures compliance with district requirements, as well as plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Plans, rehearses and directs band classes, grades 7-12. (Jazz, Concert, Marching) with a minimum of four evening performances per school year.
• Cooperates with the district and school administration in providing music programs for sporting events, school productions, graduation ceremonies and as appropriate, civic functions that enhance the students’ performing experience.
• Participates in the design and instruction of Marching Band, including attendance of festivals, camps and clinics outside school hours.
• Seeks performance opportunities and implements participation of the band in out-of-school band experiences appropriate to the curriculum and student interests.
• Helps to manage the inventory, storage and use of school owned equipment and materials
• Is able to make minor adjustments and repairs to instruments.
• Prepares effective lessons/rehearsals that reflect accommodations for individual student differentiation.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Candidates with the following qualities will thrive as part of our growing team:

• Leadership and team collaboration skills
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational and self-management skills to effectively handle multiple responsibilities
• Commitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals
• Strong planning, execution and problem-solving skills
• Dependability

The Band Teacher position requires Content Knowledge proficiency from one of the following areas:

• Teaching certificate with Band Endorsement
• Minimum of five relevant years of teaching band experience
• 24 college credit hours in Band
• Advanced degree in area
• AEPA or NES Subject Knowledge exam
• HQ Teacher Reciprocity
• National Board Certified in area

American Leadership Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions. Eligible employees may earn additional pay based on performance.

Interested candidates are encouraged to complete an online application and submit the following supporting documentation.

• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint card
• Current Teaching Certificate
• Current resume
• Letters of recommendation (2-3)
• Additional applicable certificates and endorsements

If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to jobs@charter.one.