Choir Teacher

Successacademycharterschool; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits program

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Success Academy Charter Schools seeks a passionate Music Teacher to build a classroom culture that fosters a love for music. Responsibilities include collaborating with music teachers across the network, producing concerts, and inspiring students through engaging lessons.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have a track record of engaging students in music. The compensation for this position is $65,000 annually, and Success Academy offers a competitive benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of healthy singing habits and blended vocal techniques.
• Ability to engage students through creating and performing music.
• Experience with music materials that enhance student learning.

Responsibilities

• Build a classroom culture that fosters a love for music.
• Collaborate with music teachers to enhance the program.
• Produce concerts to showcase students' musical skills.

Skills

Knowledge of healthy singing habits

Strong vocal production knowledge

Ability to teach pronunciation in multiple languages

Passion for music

Leadership experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music or related field

Job description

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast‑growing, and high‑performing network of public charter schools takes a village—families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole‑child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

At Success, non‑academic subjects aren’t ‘extra’ but essential. Scholar Talent and electives serve as critical, creative outlets for scholars to explore and develop their passions and talents in athletics, chess, debate and visual and performing arts. We expect Scholar Talent teachers to be masters of their craft and share their passion, talent and experience in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Build a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love for music;
• Collaborate with music teachers across the network to build a superb musical program;
• Produce top‑notch concerts for scholars to showcase their music skills;
• Inspire a love for music through rigorous lessons and centering scholar learning on creating, performing, and responding to artistic works within Music;
• Engage in training and collaborating with music teachers and leaders across the network to benefit from targeted feedback and professional development related to instruction and content.

Qualifications

• Have knowledge of healthy singing habits and strategies to achieve blend, intonation, and dynamic contrast.
• Strong knowledge of vocal production, part‑singing, and age‑appropriate repertoire.
• Ability to teach accurate pronunciation and articulation in multiple languages commonly used in choral repertoire.
• Have or will receive a Bachelor’s degree prior to your start date.
• Achieved outstanding academic results.
• Have a track record of success in engaging students in music through creating, performing and participating in music.
• Are passionate about music and learning.
• Have teaching experience with a record of knowing and using music materials and resources to propel learning.
• Understand the cultural dimensions and contributions of music.
• Set ambitious goals for yourself and others, and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them.
• Have confidence and presence — You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment.
• Enjoy collaborating with others (e.g., playing on an athletics team, or in a band or orchestra).
• Have leadership experience (e.g., leadership position on a club or team; experience overseeing/managing people or organizing activities).
• Pay strong attention to detail, and have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and planning around competing priorities.
• Have experience working with a group of children.
• Embody the character traits we value in our ETHOS—Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and making sure our Scholars are top of mind.

Compensation

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. Compensation Range: $65,000 – $65,000 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment‑based immigration sponsorship.