26-27 Music Teacher (grades 5,6)

Blackstone Valley Prep Upper Elementary School

Lincoln (RI)

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USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plan

9 personal days per year

Professional development opportunities

401(k) with 5% employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Blackstone Valley Prep Upper Elementary School in Lincoln, Rhode Island seeks a 26-27 Music Teacher for grades 5 and 6. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive music education, leading choral and instrumental programs, and organizing annual performances.

The candidate must hold a Rhode Island music certification or be eligible for emergency certification. BS in music education is required, with experience in diverse public school settings preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in music education or equivalent
Rhode Island certification by date of hire or eligibility for reciporcity
Experience leading choral and instrumental programs
Bilingual candidates preferred but not required
Strong classroom management and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Teach general music education for grades 5 and 6
Lead both choral and instrumental activities
Organize annual performances and community concerts
Align lessons with state/national music standards
Collaborate with school and district teams to grow the music program
Create an inclusive, respectful classroom culture
Participate in mandatory professional development

Skills

Music education

Choral programs

Instrumental programs

Vocal performance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music education

Rhode Island teaching certification

Emergency certification eligibility

Tools

Chorus programs

Instrumental programs

Job description

Blackstone Valley Prep Blackstone Valley Prep Upper Elementary School - Lincoln, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

26-27 Music Teacher (grades 5,6)

Blackstone Valley Prep Blackstone Valley Prep Upper Elementary School - Lincoln, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5961279
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools , BVP offers a high-quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket.

The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP’s scholars will graduate empowered as learners, individuals, and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers. Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio-economic, racial, and ethnic demographics. We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.

Learn more about why BVP is different.

If required for the role, employees must hold and provide evidence of an appropriate Rhode Island certification by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country. Learn more here.

Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

Comprehensive medical and dental plan
Internal hiring to capitalize on individual strengths and interests
Referral and return bonuses
Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement
All staff members receive 9 personal days per year
Opportunities for curriculum development
401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
Generous parental leave benefits
Matched flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
Longevity Bonuses
School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)

Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond
Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community
Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars’ in a complex world.
Is results driven, with excellent planning and organizing skills, and a “do whatever it takes” attitude and work ethic
Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members
Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies
Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures
Attends mandatory professional development sessions and family meet and greets

*BVP has a policy not to negotiate on salaries. Allowing for negotiations undermines the economic equity we strive for as an organization. We endeavor to pay people well and appreciate our employees. Our transparent salary scale is based on the experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to thrive in this role.

In addition, Music Teachers are expected to:

Teach general music education classes to scholars in grades 5 and 6 during the school day, and may also have the option to support with beginner band 1-2 times weekly after school.
Create and implement engaging lessons, incorporating a balance of music literacy, vocal development, instrumental instruction, movement, and composition for daily general music classes.
Align lessons with national and state music standards.
Work independently and collaboratively with school based and district wide teams to help build upon our expanding music program and curriculum.
Organize and host annual performances and/or concerts to showcase scholars' work throughout the year.
Create an environment of respect and rapport
Establish a culture of learning that reflects the educational importance of the work undertaken by both scholars and teachers
Establish and monitor routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom and the efficient use of time
Manage scholar behavior to allow for high levels of engagement with the content
Model a precise and expressive use of language to effectively communicate with scholars, including: expectations for learning, directions for activities, and explanations of content
Use questions, prompts, and discussion techniques to cognitively challenge scholars, advance high-level thinking and discourse, and promote metacognition
Intellectually engage all scholars in learning through well-designed learning tasks and activities that require complex thinking, and include appropriate scaffolding
Utilize formative and summative assessments to drive instructional planning, monitor scholar learning, provide feedback to scholars, and facilitate scholars’ self-monitoring of learning

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree is required with certification in music education or the ability to be emergency certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education
A minimum of two years teaching experience in a diverse public school setting preferred, but not required
Proficiency in vocal performance or a musical instrument, and experience with leading both choral and instrumental programs is strongly preferred.
Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required
Successful applicants must hold an appropriate Rhode Island teacher certification by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country.

Compensation Range:

Refer to Teacher STEP Scale

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Music Education

Classroom Teacher > Music: Chorus

Classroom Teacher > Music: Instrumental

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