We are looking for a Music Teacher immediately or for the 24-25 school year to start in early August. This enrichment teacher position will need to be an expert in music instruction.

Specific Music Teacher Responsibilities

• Daily music instruction to students
• Executes the mission of MCS including: high academic achievement; integration of the core learning disciplines; the application of critical thinking skills and ethical standards to learning; and living and problem solving through individual teaching and learning practices
• Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards and provides consistent support to our students no matter how challenging the individual situation may be. Consistently reflects on self, as well as instructional practices, to achieve these academic goals
• Plans student learning and individual achievements based on long and short-term goals, and program objectives
• Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
• Manages the classroom in a positive manner and keeps students on task
• Attends, participates, and facilitates team meetings and professional development opportunities, as well as common planning times
• Communicates and collaborates with peers, sharing student work, methodologies and strategies, as well as coordinating lesson topics with other teachers in order to create a coherent curricular design that achieves the overall purposes of the school program
• Prepares, administers, and reviews all required student assessments
• Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements
• Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education required
• Valid New York State Music Certification required
• Minimum of two years teaching in an urban public school or charter school setting
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability
• Belief in and alignment with Manhattan Charter School's core beliefs and educational philosophy
• Valid New York State Certification is helpful but not required

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire and promote without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,212.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10002: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person