What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Teacher position at Brilla New Jersey Charter School, Inc?
Position Description :
Music Teacher
Our school is a free and public charter school that currently serves more than 200 students in Paterson, NJ. Our school combines a Classical approach to education an emphasis on an ennobling and content-rich curriculum, inductive inquiry-driven instruction, and virtue formation that fosters an encounter with Truth, Beauty, and Goodness with whole group & small group instruction as well as individualized instructional support for our students. We approach the formation of our students holistically and maintain high academic expectations. Ours is a joyful community that honors the dignity of each student, our staff members, and the families we serve.
Position Overview
The primary responsibility of a fine and applied arts teacher is to cultivate and lead a learning environment where every child feels safe and confident to strive for and meet the schools ambitious targets. The fine and applied arts teacher combines a deep mastery of and love for their art form with the ability to actively engage all students across grades with classical content.
This position requires a positive, flexible, solutions-oriented, organized, and innovative educator who aims to bring a world-class music program to students in our school. Our teachers must have a deep passion for student-engaged learning, a desire to accept, implement, and seek feedback, and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities while inspiring outstanding achievement in children in a fun and collaborative work environment.
Core Competencies & Responsibilities
- Holistic Development of Scholars : Foster an inviting, growth-oriented classroom environment for Academic and Character formation, supporting holistic student growth
- Curriculum and Instruction : Implement a classically-inspired, inquiry-based, rigorous curriculum aligned with national and state standards, inspiring curiosity, depth of insight, and lifelong learning readiness. Implement innovative teaching strategies that resonate with diverse learners
- Promotion of Critical Thinking : Cultivate higher-order thinking skills in students, enhancing their abilities to analyze, create, synthesize, and evaluate
- Data-Driven Instruction : Utilize assessment data to strengthen student achievement through targeted interventions and personalized instruction
- Relationship Building for Success : Develop strong student and family connections, fostering a passion for learning and exceptional academic success
- Collaborative Engagement & Continuous Improvement : Foster productive relationships with colleagues, parents, and the community while engaging in ongoing collaborative professional development, reflecting on student achievement, and efficiently managing time for impactful teaching and learning
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Certifications
Our school provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.
Salary : $68,000 - $80,000
