Elementary Music Teacher (Grades 3-6)

Great Hearts Online; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Elementary Music Teacher (Grades 3-6) to join our onsite lower school. You will teach music using the Great Hearts curriculum, fostering joy and a love of the arts.

The role supports student growth, tracks progress, and collaborates with families and colleagues to maintain a strong, positive learning environment aligned with our classical liberal arts mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for lead teaching role.
• Certification not required for general education; all majors welcome.
• US work authorization required; background check and fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using Great Hearts curriculum with engaging lessons.
• Monitor student progress and provide academic support.
• Maintain a respectful classroom and follow safety procedures.
• Communicate with families and schedule conferences.
• Collaborate with faculty and participate in school events.

Skills

Music education

Classroom management

Curriculum alignment

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Elementary Music Teacher (Grades 3-6)### Elementary Music Teacher (Grades 3-6)Apply: Onsite: San Antonio, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-1003**Position Title:** Elementary Music Teacher (Grades 3-6)**Location:** Great Hearts Northern Oaks Lower School (17223 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247)**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* Texas Teacher Retirement System* 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.**Roles 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 required.****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.**