Middle School Music Teacher

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; Forest Heights (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental,

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Professional development opportunities

Fine Arts as core curriculum

Cultural emphasis on Truth, Goodness,

Job summary

Great Hearts Forest Heights Upper School is seeking a Middle School Music Teacher to deliver the Great Hearts curriculum through engaging music instruction and performance-based learning. You will foster a joyful, respectful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty while aligning with school policies and safety standards.

Elevate student learning by monitoring progress, collaborating with leaders, and communicating with families to build strong home-school partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required for lead teaching role.
• Certification not required for general education.
• US work authorization required.
• All majors welcome for application.
• Employment contingent upon successful background check and fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Middle School Music classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials.
• Monitor student progress and partner with school leadership on academic or behavioral needs.
• Model and uphold Great Hearts culture, dress code, and safety procedures.
• Communicate professionally with families and schedule conferences as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and participate in school events and professional development.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

US Work Authorization

Certification not required for general education

All majors welcome

Background check and fingerprint clearance

Job description

Position Title: Middle School Music Teacher

Location: Great Hearts Forest Heights Upper School (5538 Research Rd., San Antonio, TX 78240)

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.

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.

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