Music Teacher

NorthStar Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthStar Public Schools in Minnesota is seeking a mission-driven Music Teacher to join the instructional team and lead daily lessons that uplift student achievement and school culture. You will plan high-quality instruction and collaborate with leaders, staff and families to foster a culture of excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and MN teaching license in Music/Fine Arts, with experience in differentiated instruction and strong classroom management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the educational field.
• MN teaching license in Music / Fine Arts.
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement the school-wide student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus.
• Create and teach highly rigorous and engaging lessons in the elective area of Music.
• Assist in the development of curriculum standards and mapping.
• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents/families.
• Create a classroom environment that is warm and demanding.
• Maintain a neat, clean classroom environment and a high level of professionalism.
• Perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned and attend all staff meetings.
• With support from school leaders, use data to drive instructional practices to constantly improve student achievement and instruction.
• Seek to constantly develop and improve teaching practices through ongoing feedback conversations with School Leaders and other school faculty within NorthStar Public Schools.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Effective communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

MN teaching license in Music / Fine Arts

Job description

NorthStar Public Schools is seeking a mission driven educator to join our team! As the Music Teacher you are a member of the NorthStar Public Schools Instructional Team and will directly lead instruction with students. The Music Teacher will plan and execute high-quality daily lessons that lead to high levels of student achievement in addition to building and supporting a school-wide culture of excellence. This is a full-time position, based at NorthStar Public Schools.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implement the school-wide student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus
• Create and teach highly rigorous and engaging lessons in the elective area of Music.
• Assist in the development of curriculum standards and mapping
• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents/families
• Create a classroom environment that is warm and demanding
• Maintain a neat, clean classroom environment and a high level of professionalism
• Perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned and attend all staff meetings
• With support from school leaders, use data to drive instructional practices to constantly improve student achievement and instruction
• Seek to constantly develop and improve teaching practices through ongoing feedback conversations with School Leaders and other school faculty within NorthStar Public Schools.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the educational field.
• MN teaching license in Music / Fine Arts.
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff.

Highly Preferred

• Experience working in historically educationally underserved communities and communities of color

COMPENSATION

Salary: $44,880+

• To establish equitable salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the Regional NorthStar Public Schools pay scale and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life, long-term disability, and retirement benefits, as well as an annual salary review and revision.