**Charter School Teachers have outstanding benefits packages and seamless membership in PERS retirement system. More benefits details below**

Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada is looking for highly qualified candidates for the position of K-2

Qualifications:

• Experience in elementary music instruction
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education or related field or
• NV K-12 Music or NV Substitute Teaching License (K-12) or related licensure

Salary, Benefits & Work Expectations:

• 190 contract work days from 8am-4pm
• Teach a daily schedule of music classes to students in grades K-2
• Support campus operations with supplemental duties such as recess, lunch, dismissal and arrival.
• PERS Retirement, health insurance eligible
• Salary (comparable and depending on education and experience)
• Priority enrollment at PANN for children of staff member
• Discounted tuition on Rams Academy after school enrichment program
• Free before/after school care for children of staff
• PERS retirement benefit full contribution (currently 29.75%)
• Group health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid professional development opportunities

All employees of Pinecrest Academy must:

• Model the 8 Habits (Be Proactive, Begin with the End in Mind, Put First Things First, Think Win-Win, Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood, Synergize, Sharpen the Saw, Find Your Voice Then Help Others Find Theirs)
• Exhibit generous community spirit, professional flexibility, a sense of humor and a positive attitude
• Collaborate and work well with students, parents and colleagues
• Execute duties in a positive and punctual manner
• Be an enthusiastic lifelong learner driven toward professional self-improvement and personal growth

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a dynamic candidate who values the importance of music in the scope of a Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math (STEAM) education. At PANN we place an equal emphasis on academic, physical, social-emotional, and character education and instill a growth mindset modeled by faculty and staff who love their work. The Music Teacher is responsible for teaching K-5th grade general music classes in collaboration with the performing arts faculty and general education teachers. The ideal candidate is invested in PANN’s mission to grow our Performing Arts Conservatory and sees the elementary program as a pathway to instill the joy of loving music in the hearts of young scholars. The teacher must plan and implement a curriculum with differentiated instruction that involves music, movement, and instruments. The candidate must have excellent time-management, organizational, and communication skills, and be collaborative with team members and dynamic and adaptable to shifting work conditions. The ideal candidate will have a collegial personality and be responsive to direction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Possess strong classroom management.
• Plan concerts and events for classes, grade levels and whole-school
• level-sized groups.
• Have an ability to critically look for and use music in the classroom that celebrates culture, history and the arts.
• Monitor grade-level music and performing arts benchmarks and standards for K-5 students
• Understand of approach learning and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Maintain a flexible approach to working on several grade teams and co-teaching partnerships
• An ability to collaborate and work across teaching teams
• Experience working with families as partners
• A demonstrated history of energy and enthusiasm in the classroom
• An ability to work with technology to support, supplement, and enhance teaching and learning
• Confidence and enthusiasm for working with young children
• An ability to inspire others
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to learn and improve professionally
• Sound judgment and emotional maturity
• Self-initiatorPHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Occasionally lifting, pulling or pushing during the normal performance of tasks and responsibilities is required. The work requires frequent walking and standing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an environment where unusual temperature, noise and hazards are relatively nonexistent apart from musical instruments.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Two (2) years of college
• Bachelors or Masters degree preferred

EXPERIENCE: Student teaching, classroom teaching, private music lessons or related experience in teaching and music

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of teaching staff.

About Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada:

Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada is a tuition-free, public state-sponsored, charter school with a focus on STEAM instruction. Our incredible 15 acre campus is under construction off of Pyramid Highway and Calle de la Plata in Spanish Springs in beautiful, sunny Northern Nevada. Our facilities are designed to foster excellence in academics, arts and athletics. Faculty and administration nurture a collegial professional environment in which innovation is encouraged. Opportunities for ongoing professional development are exceptional. Pinecrest Academy is proud of its school community where students, parents, faculty, staff and administration join together to develop an effective and enjoyable place to teach and learn.

Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all applicants for employment. The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Visual & Performing Arts

School type:

• Charter school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sparks, NV 89441: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person