Middle and High School Music Teacher (Choral)

Great Hearts Academies; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits (medical, dental,

Vision)

Job summary

Great Hearts Harveston Upper School in Baton Rouge is seeking a Middle and High School Music Teacher to guide students in music theory, performance, and appreciation within the Great Hearts curriculum. You will foster a classroom environment that supports truth, beauty, and goodness while collaborating with families and staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with US work authorization and will complete required background checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) is required for a lead teaching role.
• US work authorization is required, OPT/CPT candidates accepted.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned music classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, creating thoughtful, engaging lessons.
• Provide appropriate academic support to students and monitor progress in collaboration with school leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree (or higher)

Job description

Position Title: Middle and High School Music TeacherLocation: Great Hearts Harveston Upper School (11801 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810)Reports To: HeadmasterWe 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 costMatching 401K programUniquely 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 universitiesDuties and Responsibilities:Great Hearts teachers guide students in a variety of subjects across grades 6-12, including Humanities, Math, Science, Fine Arts, Languages, and Physical Education. Teachers lead students through intelligence, charisma, humor, moral integrity and example—in short, through love and friendship. Ultimately, our teachers strive to cultivate the minds and hearts of students in the wonder-filled pursuit of truth, beauty and goodness.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.Fine Arts at Great Hearts:Fine Arts are part of the core curriculum at Great Hearts. They are not electives. 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.Required/Preferred Education:Bachelor's degree (or higher) is required for a lead teaching roleCertification is not required for general education roles.All majors are welcome to apply!Candidates must pass a background check.US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.Great Hearts 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.