Music Teacher - 3rd-5th grade

Great Hearts Online; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Great Hearts Arlington Lower School is seeking a dedicated Music Teacher for grades 3–5 to join our onsite program in Arlington, TX. You will deliver the Great Hearts music curriculum, foster a joyful classroom environment, and support students’ artistic and intellectual growth. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher and U.S.

work authorization. Certification is not required for general education, and all majors are welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role.
• US Work Authorization is required.
• All majors are welcome for general education.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned music classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials.
• Provide academic support to students and partner with leadership to address progress or behavior.
• Maintain a respectful, orderly classroom and model school expectations.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

## Music Teacher - 3rd-5th gradeApply: Onsite: Arlington, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-367**Position Title:** Music Teacher 3-5 grade**Location:** Great Hearts Arlington Lower School (6701 S Cooper St. Arlington, TX 76001)**Reports To:** Headmaster**FLSA Status:** Salaried-ExemptWe 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.****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.**