The Academy Charter School

Provides publicly funded charter school education

Music Teacher

K-12 TeachingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUniondale, NY, USA$62.5k - $80k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Music Education or a related field is required; a Master's Degree is preferred.
New York State Initial or Professional Certification in Music Education is required.
Experience teaching music at the elementary level, with a focus on instrumental instruction, is required.
Proficiency in playing and teaching band instruments is required.
Strong classroom management and organizational skills are required.
Ability to integrate technology into music education effectively is required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive music curriculum for grades 3–5, aligning with New York State Arts Standards.
Teach general music education to grade 3, emphasizing vocal development, music notation, and introductory recorder instruction.
Lead instrumental programs for grades 4–5, introducing wind, brass, and percussion instruments and building foundational playing techniques and music reading skills.
Use technology and multimedia tools to enhance music instruction.
Plan and organize student performances, such as recitals and school events, to provide practical experience and build stage confidence.

Desired Qualifications

A Master's Degree is preferred.

Description

Position Overview

The Academy Charter School seeks a dedicated Upper Elementary Music Teacher for grades 3-5.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in teaching instrumental music, particularly band

instruments, and a strong foundation in general music education. This role involves implementing a curriculum that transitions students from basic music concepts to hands-on instrumental practice, fostering both individual skills and ensemble collaboration.

Responsibilities & Duties

Develop and implement a comprehensive music curriculum for grades 3-5, aligning with New York State Arts Standards.
Grade 3: Focus on general music education, emphasizing vocal development, music notation,
and introductory recorder instruction.
Grades 4-5: Lead instrumental programs introducing wind, brass, and percussion instruments, building foundational playing techniques and music reading skills.
Utilize technology and multimedia tools to enhance music instruction.
Plan and organize student performances, such as recitals and school events, to provide practical experience and build stage confidence.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education or a related field; Master's Degree preferred.
New York State Initial or Professional Certification in Music Education.
Experience teaching music at the elementary level, with a focus on instrumental instruction.
Proficiency in playing and teaching band instruments.
Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
Ability to integrate technology into music education effectively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

About the Company

The Academy Charter School

Provides publicly funded charter school education

The Academy Charter School runs an elementary–high school in Hempstead as a charter school, delivering a standards-based, college-preparatory education funded by public per-student dollars and private grants. It offers a rigorous curriculum with advanced coursework, extracurriculars, small class sizes, and highly qualified teachers. The charter model gives flexibility for different approaches and a strong emphasis on leadership development to foster competitive scholars, unlike many traditional public schools. Its goal is to develop world-class scholars who learn today, lead tomorrow, and serve in the future.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Hempstead, NY
Founded: 2009

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