Elementary Music Teacher

Great Hearts Online; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

401K match

Professional development

Graduate degree support

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking an Elementary Music Teacher for Archway Lincoln Classical Academy in Chandler, AZ. The role focuses on delivering a robust music program, nurturing student appreciation, and integrating core arts into the daily schedule.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in Music Education, are able to collaborate with faculty, and support Great Hearts' mission to cultivate truth, goodness, and beauty in students. This is a full-time onsite position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role in the arts.
• U.S. work authorization is required; OPT/CPT accepted.
• US work authorization is required; OPT/CPT may be accepted.
• Travel may be required locally for training and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned elementary music classes using the Great Hearts curriculum.
• Provide engaging lessons and cultivate an orderly, joyful classroom optimizing student growth.
• Monitor student progress and work with school leadership to address needs.
• Foster strong home–school partnerships and communicate with families.
• Participate in school life through faculty collaboration, events, duties, and ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Music education

Classroom management

Curriculum delivery

Family communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Education

Job description

## Elementary Music TeacherApply: Onsite: Chandler, AZ: Full time: Posted Today: R-875**Position Title:** Elementary Music Teacher**Location:** Archway Lincoln Classical Academy (2250 S Gilbert Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286) **Reports To:** Headmaster**FLSA Status:** Salaried-ExemptWe are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX). Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally. **Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty:*** Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost* Matching 401K program* Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities**Fine Arts at Great Hearts:** * Fine Arts are not just electives but part of the core curriculum at Great Hearts: all students study music, drama, poetry and studio art.* Music coursework includes both “applied” or performance foci as well as substantive music theory, history, and appreciation.* We boast a stellar faculty across the fine arts curriculum, most of whom are professional artists and performers.R**oles and Responsibilities:*** Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating an orderly, joyful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.* Provide appropriate academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs in a timely manner.* Uphold and model the culture, policies, and expectations of Great Hearts, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures, contributing to a respectful and orderly school environment.* Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering strong home-school partnerships.* Participate fully in the life of the academy through faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and a shared commitment to ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.**Required/Preferred Education:*** Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role* Certification is not required for general education* All majors are welcome**US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.** **Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.** **Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.** **This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.** **Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.****Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.****Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.****This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.****Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**