K-8th Music Teacher - Little Rock

ReNEW Schools; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Aspire Academies in Pine Bluff, AR, seeks a dedicated K-8 music teacher to build foundational rhythm, vocal, and instrumental skills while guiding students toward modern band, ensemble, or music history concepts.

You will lead daily classes, direct ensembles, manage multi-age classrooms, assess progress, and partner with families and administrators to support a vibrant, equity-driven arts program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music education or closely related field.
• Completion of an accredited educator program with supervised student teaching in a real classroom.
• Passing scores on state pedagogy and music content knowledge tests for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teach steady beat, pitch, and basic notation to K-2 students.
• Introduce instruments like recorders, ukuleles, or percussion in grades 3-5.
• Lead middle school units focusing on creating, performing, responding, and connecting.
• Manage multi-age classroom behaviors and scaffold annual learning goals.
• Lead daily music blocks covering rhythm, singing, and instrument basics.
• Direct ensembles such as choirs or bands and supervise rehearsals.
• Maintain equipment like xylophones and recorders and organize sheet music.
• Assess student progress and communicate with families and administrators.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education

Teacher Preparation Program

State Certification

Job description

Company Overview

Recognized among the nation’s top‑performing STEM schools, Friendship Aspire Academies turns potential into possibility for every student we serve. We are seeking bold, mission‑driven leaders who can translate vision into measurable results.

Rooted in the Friendship Education Foundation’s commitment to educational equity, our academies deliver a world‑class experience to historically underserved communities, an experience that sparks curiosity, drives high achievement, and shapes ethical, capable citizens ready to lead.

What sets us apart?

• Proven, high‑performance results.Consistently strong test scores and college‑readiness metrics place our campuses among the best‑in‑class for STEM education.
• Whole‑child focus.Evidence‑based behavior supports, comprehensive wellness initiatives, and enriching after‑school programs ensure students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Immersive STEM instruction.Through hands‑on science exploration, real‑world technology application, engineering design challenges, and rigorous mathematical problem‑solving, scholars learn to think critically, innovate boldly, and lead confidently in tomorrow’s tech‑driven economy.

If you’re ready to helm a school where unwavering standards meet uncompromising support and where every scholar is prepared to excel in advanced STEM pathways, join us at Friendship Aspire Academies. Together, we’ll keep setting the pace for top‑performing schools nationwide.

Job Description

A K-8 music teacher instructs students from kindergarten through middle school, building foundational rhythm, vocal, and instrumental skills for young children while transitioning to modern band, ensemble, or music history concepts for older grades.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach steady beat, pitch, and basic notation to early elementary students (K-2).
• Introduce instruments like recorders, ukuleles, or percussion in upper elementary grades (3-5).
• Facilitate middle school (6-8) units focusing on creating, performing, responding, and connecting.
• Manage multi-age classroom behaviors and scaffold annual learning goals.

Daily Duties

• Teach Music Classes: Lead scheduled daily or weekly grade-level blocks covering rhythm, notation, singing, and instrument basics.
• Manage the Classroom: Set clear behavior rules and transition groups safely between active play and listening.
• Direct Ensembles: Run rehearsals for school choirs, bands, or seasonal holiday programs.
• Maintain Equipment: Tune instruments, store sheet music, and keep track of classroom gear like xylophones and recorders.
• Assess Learning: Grade participation, track skill growth, and write progress reports.
• Communicate: Email parents, collaborate with grade-level peers, and meet school administrators

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - A four‑year degree in music education, music performance, or a closely related field.
• Teacher Preparation - Completion of an accredited educator program with supervised student teaching in a real music classroom.
• State Certification - Passing scores on state pedagogical exams and music content‑knowledge tests to secure licensure

Skills Needed

• Strong grasp of music theory, notation, and basic music history.
• Basic ability to play and instruct on multiple instruments, such as piano, guitar, and percussion, plus vocal coaching.
• Capability to lead groups like a school choir, band, or recorder ensemble
• Ability to keep large groups of young and middle school children focused and safe.
• Skill in shifting teaching styles between playful kindergarten lessons and structured 8th‑grade music theory.
• Energy and patience to engage diverse learning needs and foster a love for the arts

Job Type:

Full-time