Music Teacher

About This Role

This music teacher role at a K-12 charter school involves introducing students to diverse musical traditions, guiding them to explore rhythm and melody, and building skills that resonate beyond the classroom. The school fosters a collaborative and supportive environment, valuing professional growth and deeply engaged parent partners.

Responsibilities

• Understand and appreciate diverse musical genres
• Commit to the school's design and philosophy, relentlessly pursuing high achievement in the classroom
• Design and deliver standards-aligned, rigorous, and engaging lessons that meet high academic standards
• Communicate and maintain high academic and personal expectations for all students
• Differentiate instruction to best meet the needs of every student
• Integrate research-based strategies that improve student retention of course concepts
• Develop lesson plans that align instruction to state learning standards and grade-level outcomes
• Build long- and short-term plans that address the needs of individual students
• Make content accessible and meaningful to students
• Leverage technology to foster greater inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interactions with and among students, colleagues, and families
• Develop and implement plans to ensure a safe, orderly, non-threatening learning environment for all students
• Communicate with parents on an ongoing basis to share information, learn more about students, and celebrate student successes
• Use data to guide instructional decisions about student learning needs
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including the annual one-week staff training, to enrich expertise in music and general pedagogy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (minimum requirement) and certification as appropriate
• At least a Certificate of Eligibility (QCACS leadership can guide you toward full New Jersey certification)
• A valid New Jersey Certificate or proof of passing the required PRAXIS tests before employment is offered
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to communicate with parents and students
• Mastery of subject matter content and a team-player mindset
• High expectations of students and a solid understanding of child development

About the Company

Queen City Academy Charter School is Plainfield, New Jersey's first charter school, proudly serving scholars in grades K-12, with its network now expanding into Hillside. The school is building a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Plainfield. Its mission is to create lifelong learners and transform lives by developing critical thinkers and leaders who drive generational success across communities.