2025-26 Music Teacher – Alain LeRoy Locke College Prep Academy

Green Dot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a creative and engaging music teacher to inspire students at Alain LeRoy Locke College Prep Academy. This role focuses on delivering high-quality music instruction while fostering a culture of respect and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching multiple instruments and a passion for innovative lesson planning. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing accessible education and supporting students' growth in a collaborative environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on students' musical journeys and contribute to a thriving music program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with experience in teaching multiple instruments.
• Strong commitment to high-quality execution and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Expose students to various musical genres and collaborate on curriculum.
• Engage in data-driven planning and create a culture of respect.

Skills

Teaching multiple instruments

Collaborative skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Commitment to high standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

2025-26 Music Teacher – Alain LeRoy Locke College Prep Academy

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Location: Alain LeRoy Locke Charter High School, Los Angeles, CA

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR0000556

Opportunity

Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy is seeking a creative, engaging music teacher with a strong command of designing, delivering, and assessing student growth. Green Dot is dedicated to providing high-quality instruction, central to the academic success of our students.

Our approach embodies the principles of intellectual preparation and universal design for learning, offering accessible and effective education for all learners, regardless of their learning styles or abilities. Additionally, different modes of collaboration, including vertical articulation, are a key component in our strategy, aligning teaching methods across different grade levels to guarantee a coherent and progressive learning experience.

Green Dot’s curriculum, while adhering strictly to the Common Core State Standards, allows teachers the flexibility to craft innovative and engaging lesson plans. This approach ensures that every student is actively and effectively involved in their learning, with lessons tailored to meet rigorous academic standards while also addressing individual learning needs and styles.

This mission is the driving force behind our thriving professional development and growth programs, which support and challenge teachers to maximize their impact in the classroom and advance their careers as educational leaders.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Expose students to a variety of musical genres in marching, concert, jazz, and chamber settings.
2. Collaborate with the music department to craft a music curriculum that celebrates the artistic process.
3. Recruit and develop music students to develop a thriving high school music program.
4. Collaborate with the Band Director and Music Department for school-wide events and performances.
5. Exhibit and uphold Green Dot core values.
6. Create a culture of learning in your classroom.
7. Engage in data-driven planning and assessment of student learning.
8. Establish a culture of respect and rapport with the students which supports the students’ emotional safety.
9. Facilitate rigorous learning by delivering cognitively engaging lessons that incorporate our instructional methodologies.
10. Engage in critical reflection, constantly revising practice to increase effectiveness.
11. Participate in a professional community across your school site and the Green Dot network.
12. Develop partnerships within the community by communicating with families and bringing to bear resources that support student success in college, leadership, and life.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree (required).
2. Experience in teaching multiple instruments, such as piano, guitar, bass or drums.
3. Growth mindset and love of learning.
4. Strong content knowledge, pedagogical understanding, and the capacity to plan and deliver instruction to meet the needs of students.
5. Relentless commitment to and high standards for high quality execution.
6. Passionate and demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility towards ambitious goals.
7. Excellent collaborative and organizational skills.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
9. Strong ethical base and self-awareness.
10. Dependable, humble, with a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve.
11. Will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer.

Credential/License Requirements

1. Possess (or will possess by July 2025) a valid California Preliminary or Clear Single Subject credential in Music, OR
2. Eligible for a California Single Subject Intern credential in Music (candidate must earn an Intern credential by July 2025), OR
3. Eligible for a Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP) or Provisional Internship Permit (PIP).

Application Procedure

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted, and we hire on a rolling basis.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities.