High School Music Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Tyngsborough (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovation Academy Charter School seeks a full-time High School Music Teacher who will foster an inclusive and creative environment, focusing on music education through performance, collaboration, and cultural exploration. The ideal candidate will engage students in a stimulating learning atmosphere while supporting their academic and social-emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate committed to fostering an inclusive and creative classroom environment.
• Experience with performance, composition, and historical study of music.
• Ability to create engaging music instruction aligned with curriculum frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high school instrumental ensemble, including repertoire selection and rehearsals.
• Facilitate engaging music instruction in a project-based, collaborative manner.
• Build strong relationships with students and serve as an advisor.

Skills

Collaboration

Passion for music education

Commitment to diversity

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Innovation Academy Charter School Innovation Academy Charter School - Tyngsborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

High School Music Teacher

Innovation Academy Charter School Innovation Academy Charter School - Tyngsborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5187357
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 30, 2025

Starting Date: Aug 14, 2025

Job Description

Innovation Academy Charter School seeks a full-time high school Music teacher for the upcoming school year. Successful candidates will be passionate learners and collaborators who are committed to the school’s mission and invested in the academic and social-emotional learning of all students. Our school has a close-knit community of teachers, students, administration, and parents. Teachers serve as advisors to a group of 12-13 students each year, building strong relationships with students outside of the academic classroom.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about music education and committed to fostering an inclusive and creative classroom environment. Our music program balances performance, composition, and cultural/historical study, giving students multiple avenues to explore music. Music classes at IACS are highly collaborative, project-based, and responsive to student interests. Teachers are encouraged to incorporate technology and student voice into their instruction.

IACS seeks to serve all students within an academically rigorous and culturally responsive community of learners. Music teachers at IACS plan and facilitate engaging music instruction aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for the Arts, using established and teacher-created curriculum to support both skill development and student creativity. In addition to teaching music education classes, the teacher selects repertoire, rehearses, and conducts the high school instrumental ensemble, with performances culminating in two evening concerts (Winter and Spring), in collaboration with the arts department.

Situated in Tyngsboro, MA (near the intersection of routes 3 and 495), IACS draws a diverse student body from neighboring districts, including Lowell, Dracut, and Chelmsford, as well as Tyngsboro. Our community represents 19 languages spoken, 38% students of color, 25% of students on special education plans, and a community of students and staff that identify as LGBTQ.

IACS has a strong mentoring program for teachers new to the school and those new to teaching, including career changers. We welcome candidates who are committed to their own professional learning, open to feedback, and committed to collaboration.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Music Education

Classroom Teacher > Music: Instrumental

Welcome to Innovation Academy Charter School

Innovation Academy Charter School is a tuition free, college preparatory, Massachusetts public charter school. Currently, the school serves students in grades 5-12 from more than 10 Massachusetts communities including Chelmsford, Lowell, Billerica, Dracut, Groton, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford. At Innovation Academy Charter School, our mission is to create an inclusive educational environment that helps students become self-directed problem solvers, effective communicators, and invested community members for our complex and evolving world.IACS is invested in hiring candidates with identities that have been historically excluded and socially marginalized. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. IACS is devoted to anti-bias training, education and learning for all employees. IACS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. IACS does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, economic status, homelessness, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Kapeckas , Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• 72 Tyng Road
• Tyngsboro, Massachusetts 01879
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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