Music Teacher The OrganizationCamino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a community of high-performing public schools that utilizes a comprehensive approach to prepare students from preschool through high school for success in college and in life. We integrate academic rigor, community, family, and wellness to empower students to thrive in a culturally connected and changing world. Founded in 2000, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy students represent the neighborhood of MacArthur Park west of downtown Los Angeles, a community that is one of the most under-resourced and densely populated neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12th grade. Organizational MindsetsWe believe that every individual who works at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy must embody key mindsets.Commitment to and belief in CNCA’s mission and visionBelief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the workCommitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that visionSolution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the sameCommitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approachCommitment to equity, diversity and inclusionStrong self-awareness and ability to reflectAbility to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organizationCNCA AnchorsEXCELLENCE: We take responsibility for our students and staff achieving consistently outstanding results.EQUITY: We recognize and value the individuality and experiences of all students and respond to their unique academic, emotional, psychological, and social needs.COMMUNITY: We are rooted in our community's richness and in the cultural and environmental context where our students and families live.INNOVATION: We continuously learn, are curious, and implement new ideas, perspectives, and evidence-based methods in our work.JOY: We build and maintain positive relationships that foster happiness and fulfillment among students, staff and families. The Opportunity CNCA is currently seeks candidates who are committed to serving in under-resourced communities. We are seeking teachers who embrace research-based, innovative curricular frameworks such as a balanced literacy approach and conceptual based math. Our approach to teaching and learning involves a deep commitment to ongoing teacher professional development, and collaboration. Teachers must be visionaries, eager to be in the forefront of educational practices and must embrace the challenge of demonstrating that public education in a low-income, primarily immigrant, multilingual community can succeed. Teachers will receive a competitive salary, healthcare and retirement benefits. Teachers will perform a full range of duties, including but not limited to: Plan and deliver instruction for assigned music courses Prepare and implement lesson plans that align to the California Visual and Performing Arts Standards in Music as well as cross-curricular grade level themes as applicable Regularly assess student progress to refine and differentiate instruction Develop and execute culminating experiences for students such as recitals, concerts, etc. Foster a positive environment of learning and growth that is motivational for beginning and advanced music students Assist in the development of art and music curriculum standards and mapping across the school Create and execute a scope and sequence, long term plans, and unit plans in collaboration with central Programs team Participate in coaching, collaborative meetings, and professional development opportunities to improve music program and instruction Communicate frequently with students, students’ families, colleagues and other stakeholders Work closely with children and their families to promote personal growth and success Maintain regular, punctual attendance NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Margarita Domingo, Vice President of Human Resources. She can be reached at (213) 417-3410 or by mail at 3435 W Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026