Anticipated Music Teacher

King-Center-Charter-School; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

King-Center-Charter-School in Buffalo, NY seeks a Certified Music Teacher who can deliver a dynamic program aligned with New York State Learning Standards for the Arts. The teacher will guide students through performance, composition, analysis, and cultural connections to develop creativity and lifelong appreciation for the arts.

Responsibilities include creating engaging lessons, leading rehearsals, selecting diverse repertoire, assessing progress, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or related field required.
• NY State Teaching Certification in Music preferred.
• Experience in urban teaching settings preferred.
• Strong musicianship with ability to teach multiple instruments or vocal techniques.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with NYS Arts Standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver standards-aligned music instruction that fosters creativity and performance.
• Design and implement lessons across creation, performance, and critical listening.
• Lead rehearsals and performances, selecting diverse repertoire.
• Communicate with families regarding student progress and upcoming events.
• Collaborate with staff to support interdisciplinary learning.
• Maintain instruments and classroom materials in good condition.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Musicianship

Instrumental/vocal technique

NYS Arts Standards familiarity

Technology integration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Urban school experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Certified - Teaching - Music Teacher {MUS}

Job Number 3300056702

Start Date

Open Date 08/12/2026

Closing Date

Reports to: Principal

Job Description: The Music Teacher provides a dynamic and comprehensive music education aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts (Music). Through a balance of performance, composition, critical response, and connection to cultural and historical contexts, the teacher fosters students' musical understanding, creativity, and lifelong appreciation for the arts.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Creating (Standard 1)

• Guide students in exploring and generating musical ideas through composition, improvisation, and arranging.
• Encourage creativity and self-expression through age-appropriate composition and performance projects.
• Facilitate opportunities for students to refine and document their musical ideas using notation, technology, or other creative tools.

2. Performing (Standard 2)

• Teach and model vocal and/or instrumental performance techniques, ensuring students understand tone production, pitch, rhythm, and expression.
• Lead rehearsals and performances that demonstrate students' musical growth and achievement.
• Select and prepare repertoire that reflects diverse cultures, genres, and skill levels.
• Develop students' ensemble and solo performance skills, promoting discipline, collaboration, and stage presence.

3. Responding (Standard 3)

• Teach students to analyze, interpret, and evaluate music using discipline-specific vocabulary.
• Engage students in discussions about how composers and performers use the elements of music to communicate meaning.
• Facilitate listening and reflection activities that connect music to mood, story, or intent.

4. Connecting (Standard 4)

• Integrate music learning with other disciplines and real-world experiences, helping students make connections between music and culture, history, and personal identity.
• Incorporate diverse musical traditions and styles to reflect the global and multicultural nature of music.
• Encourage students to recognize the role of music in communities, civic life, and personal expression.

5. Professional and Instructional Practices

• Design and implement lesson plans that align with NYS Learning Standards for the Arts - Music and district curriculum frameworks.
• Use formative and summative assessments to measure student progress and guide instruction.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment that encourages risk-taking and creativity.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and upcoming performances.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning and school events.
• Maintain instruments, equipment, and music materials in good condition.

OTHER STAFF DUTIES:

• Hours: 7:45-3:45, regular attendance, 30-minute lunch break, 30-minute planning period, attend weekly staff meetings each Wednesday until 4:45 p.m.
• Complete weekly coaching plans
• Attend and participate in school-wide professional development sessions, implement strategies in the classroom
• Develop positive relationships with parents, students and KCCS faculty
• Follow the classroom and school-wide schedule created by the Leadership Team
• Differentiate to meet the needs of all students
• Communicate student data to the leadership team as well as parents and students (data meetings, Parent Teacher Conferences, progress reports, report cards)
• Participate in school events and extracurricular activities
• Follow school-wide behavior management systems
• Adhere to the KCCS Employee and Student/Parent handbook
• Establish a safe, clean, organized learning environment free from hazards
• Use technology to enhance planning and instruction
• Participate in Mentor/Coaching program as necessary
• Participate in 8 days of pre-service training at the start of each school year
• Keep evidence and artifacts that support the goals in the KCCS accountability plan
• All staff will receive annual reviews at the end of each school year and will be held accountable for student achievement data
• Other duties as assigned (arrival, dismissal, lunch coverage, etc.)

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Music Education or related field (Master's preferred)

Certification: Valid New York State Teaching Certification in Music (PreK-12) (preferred).

Experience: Prior classroom teaching and performance experience preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong musicianship and ability to teach multiple instruments and/or vocal techniques.
• Familiarity with NYS Arts Standards and developmentally appropriate music instruction.
• Ability to integrate technology and digital tools for music creation and performance.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Welcoming, warm, disposition
• Experience in an urban setting preferred.