Music Teacher

Nexus Family Healing; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Life insurance at no cost

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

PTO and holidays

Family therapy benefits

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Baltimore is seeking a Music Teacher to provide instruction in a trauma-informed setting. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, assessing student needs, and promoting social and emotional growth. Educational requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and active teaching licensure. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 – $90,000 and includes benefits like health coverage, PTO, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years previous teaching experience preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational instruction through various techniques.
• Assess educational needs and progress of assigned students.
• Prepare lesson plans suitable for age and class mix.
• Assist students individually to support their growth.
• Provide assessments of progress to academic goals.

Skills

Instructional skills

Behavior management

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline

Active teacher’s licensure/certification

Job description

Woodbourne Campus, a historic site in Baltimore, is seeking a Music Teacher to provide instruction and support to students in a trauma‑informed, inclusive setting.

Position Summary

Provide educational instruction through a variety of accepted teaching techniques while employing behavior management strategies that will ensure the effective implementation of assigned individual students’ IEPs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess educational needs and the progress of assigned students in cooperation with the school team.
• Provide instruction to assigned students in classes of expertise as assigned.
• Prepare lesson plans suitable for the environment, age group, and class mix on the assigned subject area(s).
• Assist students individually where necessary; serve as a champion and advocate for each student and support their social and emotional growth.
• Remain apprised of the latest and emerging teaching techniques to meet the needs of emotionally and behaviorally challenged students in a residential setting.
• Provide assessments of progress to academic goals.
• Collaborate with internal staff and communicate with students, coworkers, and leaders in a respectful and professional manner.
• Provide crisis intervention within the classroom setting and apply de‑escalation techniques appropriate to the situation.
• Create a classroom climate that is positive and supportive for both learning and treatment.
• Ensure confidentiality regarding students in compliance with all licensing agencies, company policy, COA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Develop or assist in developing IEPs and coordinate meetings with other members of the IEP team where appropriate.
• Attend faculty/staff meetings, IEP staffings, and participate in additional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Education and Licensure

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline.
• Active teacher’s licensure/certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2 years previous teaching experience preferred.
• Active teacher’s licensure/certification specialization in the areas of EBD, LD, SED and TMH.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 (based on experience & certification).
• Full Time – On‑site opportunity (1301 Woodbourne Ave Baltimore MD).
• Eight Days of PTO in first year of employment.
• Seven Paid Holidays.
• Spring, Summer, Winter Breaks.
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage.
• No‑cost life insurance.
• Short/long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family.
• Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family.
• Carrot Fertility Benefit.
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities.
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion.
• And much more!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. We support a workforce that represents and supports the diversity of the youth and families we serve.

Keywords

Music Teacher, Middle School Music Teacher, High School Music Teacher, Maryland Licensed Teacher.