Music Teacher (K-8)

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The Music Teacher position is a full-time teaching position responsible for teaching enrichment courses to scholars in grades K-8. We are seeking a high capacity, fiercely positive, and growth-oriented enrichment teacher to lead our Scholars in Music. All Persistence Prep teachers are accountable for the intellectual preparation for each lesson, building strong and positive relationships with students and families, using data to tailor their instruction, and actively engaging in collaboration with their colleagues.

Essential Functions

• Creates, edits, and revises a scope and sequence for respective course
• Writes and delivers lesson plans in a timely manner that are engaging and effective per student data
• Employs a data tracking system that monitors scholar progression across the core values of the school
• Implements warm/strict classroom instruction that supports the social-emotional and physical growth of students
• Cultivates positive, collaborative relationships with families and maintains consistent communication
• Identifies and contributes to the organization through out of classroom learning experiences
• Creates a classroom culture that develops our scholars in our core values and independent learning skills
• Participates in an annual three-week staff orientation and training during the summer
• Consistently analyze scholar data and engage in self-reflection on practices
• Complete all duties, posts and tasks as assigned
  
  

Competencies

• Commitment to uphold and execute upon the mission of Persistence Prep.
• Unwavering, high expectations for all scholars, with a belief that all children deserve access to a college education
• Clear and effective communication skills for diverse audiences including students, staff, families, and the local community.
• Solutions-focused style that encourages teamwork and collaboration to support the development students.
• Willingness to foster creativity and innovation with enthusiasm for work, and ability to motivate and unite others in the work.
• Persistence in the face of obstacles, productive problem-solving to counter setbacks, initiative to seize opportunities to make change and solicit feedback.
• Belief in student empowerment and willingness to allow students to play an active role in supporting the school's vision and climate.
• Commitment to results-driven approach, with strong ability to analyze data and use it to inform decision-making.
• Ability to reflect on how to improve, self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses, willingness to take responsibility for actions and mistakes.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of urban teaching preferred.
• New York State teacher license/certification preferred.
• Successful manager of an urban classroom who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success.
• Experienced classroom teacher with demonstrated quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages.
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill level in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, especially with parents and community members.
  
  

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Salary: From : 48000.00

Salary Competitive : Y

Appointment Status : Permanent

Position Status : Full time

Start Date : 8/15/2026

Required Certification Type : Music {6150}

Contact Person's Name : Joelle Formato

Contact Person's Phone : 7162351520

Contact Person's Email : jformato@persistenceprep.org