Elementary Music Teacher (Grades 3-6)

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental,

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks an Elementary Music Teacher for grades 3-6 at the Great Hearts Northern Oaks Lower School in San Antonio, TX. You will teach music using the Great Hearts curriculum, foster a joyful and orderly classroom, and support students’ artistic and academic growth.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, partnering with school leadership, communicating with families, and engaging in school events and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required for lead teaching role.
• US work authorization required.
• Travel may be required for local training.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned music classes using the Great Hearts curriculum, delivering thoughtful lessons in a joyful, orderly classroom.
• Provide academic support and monitor student progress, collaborating with school leadership.
• Uphold school culture, dress code, policies, and safety procedures to maintain a respectful environment.
• Communicate clearly with families and schedule conferences as needed.
• Participate in faculty collaboration, school events, and ongoing professional growth.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Great Hearts curriculum

Job description

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-Exempt

We 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. Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education. We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission‑driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally. At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence. We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds—inside and outside education—who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community. Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators. At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment. Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts.