Music Teacher - Elementary/Middle (NY) SY26-27

Who We Are

Excellence Community Schools (ECS) is a Charter Management Organization (CMO) supporting schools in the Bronx, NY and Stamford, CT. Our programs are based on a proven, nationally recognized model, which originated in our flagship school, the Bronx Charter School for Excellence, a National Blue Ribbon School.

Our Mission and Vision

Who We Need

We are seeking individuals who are dedicated, ambitious, and committed to student success and education reform. Qualified candidates must demonstrate records of achievement, high degrees of personal responsibility, and the drive to do whatever it takes to ensure that every child achieves academic success. This individual must be committed to excellence, lead by example, and see collaboration as a key component of success.

Position Overview

Excellence Community Schools is seeking a passionate, patient, quick-thinking, & innovative Music Teacher. This position currently includes responsibility for classroom music for Elementary or Middle School. Experience in a classroom music setting engaging all children is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction in music in a variety of settings & uses effective instructional techniques tailored to individual student’s goals and objective & provides instruction and support in the area of music education.
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• New York State Teaching Certification in Education/Music Grades 1-6 or Middle School preferred
• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in music education, working with children, and providing music instruction in an urban school setting is required.
• Passionate about teaching music and enforcing the learning of music concepts required.
• Have educational and/or professional training in developing and implementing a music education program for children

Compensation & Benefits • Salary Range

• ($60,271- $148,412). Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Health
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan – Employer Match
• Leave: Paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, and FMLA.
• Additional
• Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement.