Music Teacher - Band (Grades K-8)

New Haven Public Schools; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development opportunities

Federal/state loan forgiveness

Homebuyer programs

Job summary

New Haven Public Schools is seeking a Teacher- Music/Band to lead music and band instruction at the middle or high school level. The role includes developing students’ performance skills and ensemble participation within a supportive district framework.

Salary ranges for the 26-27 school year are posted, and the district notes leadership development opportunities along with loan forgiveness programs and homebuyer assistance.

Qualifications

• Must possess CT State certification in music (Pre-K–12).
• Band experience preferred.

Skills

Band experience

Education

CT State Music Certification (Pre-K–12)

Job description

Compensation/Benefits/Opportunities

Local 933, New Haven Federation of Teachers

Job Title

Teacher- Music/Band

Location

New Haven Public Schools

Compensation/Benefits/Opportunities

Local 933, New Haven Federation of Teachers

New Haven teachers are offered a variety of leadership development opportunities including but not limited to curriculum facilitator, teacher facilitator and the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute. Additional benefits include community support, special federal/state loan forgiveness, and home buyer programs.

To view Medical Benefit information, click here: https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/human-resources/medical-benefits

Salary contingent on degree and years of experience: 26-27 School Year: $53,220 - $108,047

Certification Requirements

Must possess and maintain the certification requirements as established by Connecticut State Statutes. (049, Music Pre-K - 12), Band experience preferred

For information on how to obtain a Connecticut State Certification, please follow this link: How to obtain a Connecticut Educator Certificate.

New Haven Public Schools Vision

We believe that all kids can learn, achieve, and rise to a bright future. Our purpose is to provide an outstanding education that extends beyond graduation and prepares our students to be the next generation of leaders, innovators and problem-solvers.

Engagement is the foundation of learning and growth, for students, adults, and the school district as a whole. We will be successful when all students actively engage in their own learning, when adults engage in their professional community, and when the school district is consistently learning and growing to respond to the needs of children and schools. We must all engage and take collective responsibility for ensuring student success and wellbeing so that every child has a chance to rise.

To create this engagement, our vision is to build a portfolio of great schools that empower students to achieve success in college, career and life through purposeful, supportive and meaningful learning experiences. In crafting those learning experiences, we must strive to engage the whole child the academic learning, the social-emotional growth, and health that enable students and schools to rise.