Music Teacher

BASIS.ed; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Music Teacher for the Baton Rouge Metro Area for the upcoming school year. This role focuses on providing exceptional education through tailored lesson plans, integrating subject expertise with innovative teaching methods. Join a collaborative community that values subject passion and autonomy in teaching. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity allows you to inspire students while fostering a supportive learning environment. If you are dedicated to academic excellence and student success, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employer paid medical insurance

Employer paid dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401k with partial match

Employee Assistance Program

Childcare Savings Opportunity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and facilitate subject-specific lesson plans.
• Provide high-level subject instruction in an interactive environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in subject matter

Master’s degree in subject matter or education

Job description

BASIS ED is a rapidly growing company and is always looking for qualified employees.

We seek highly motivated, talented candidates to join our staff and offer a competitive benefits package to our employees.

BASIS is seeking qualified candidates for a Music Teacher in the Baton Rouge Metro Area for the 2025/2026 school year!

The role of the Music Teacher (SET) is to ensure the day-to-day exceptional education of students by preparing and facilitating subject specific lesson plans. Subject Expert Teachers implement the established BASIS Curriculum while tailoring specific topics to integrate their knowledge and passion for the subject.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in subject matter (or 24+ credit hours in applicable subject matter with other degree).
• A valid fingerprint clearance and/or satisfactory applicable state background check.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in subject matter or education.
• 2+ years teaching/education experience.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and facilitate subject and grade specific lesson plans.
• Provide subject instruction on a higher level than grade-standard in an interactive learning environment to achieve exceptional results for all students.
• Implement the BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students' education is internationally competitive.
• Collaborate with other BASIS Curriculum teachers to further develop curriculum/subject material and build a community of like-minded professionals passionate about education.
• Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten the trajectory of students' academic and career success.
• Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, individuality, and respect in all students.
• Support the execution of non-instructional functions, such as “Early Bird,” “Late Bird,” and lunch.
• Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance.
• Supervise individual students and/or groups of students.

About BASIS Ed:

BASIS Charter Schools embrace subject expertise and passion in the classroom!

Our teachers are part of one of the nation’s most collaborative and professional learning communities. All of our schools use the acclaimed BASIS Charter School Curriculum. At the same time, our teachers are given the autonomy and academic freedom to teach in the manner that suits them. They choose how best to create dynamic lessons that foster student enthusiasm for new ideas and high-level learning. They help guide students to reach their greatest potential while preparing them for the demands of higher education, a rewarding career, and global citizenship. BASIS Charter School teachers spend their time teaching engaged students and teaming up with fellow educators -- creating an intellectual, inspiring, supportive, and collegial school community.

Benefits and Salary:

• Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience.
• BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:
• Employer paid medical and dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• PTO.
• Ability to add dependents.
• 401k with partial match that grows over time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount).

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.