Music Teacher (K-5)

Foundation Academies; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational organization committed to social justice in Trenton, NJ. As a teacher, you will empower scholars through high-quality education while maintaining a positive classroom environment. Competitive salary and growth opportunities await you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in an urban or low-income setting preferred.
• Track record of success and dedication to serving scholars.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize materials and equipment.
• Provide individual and group instruction to engage scholars.
• Model high emotional intelligence and maintain classroom culture.

Skills

Commitment to mission

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Our Promise: To equip all scholars to excel in learning and empower them to lead purpose-filled lives.

Purpose: We exist to address inequity facing the communities that we are honored to serve. Every member of our learning community believes every child deserves a quality education regardless of zip code.

What’s in it for you: In addition to joining us in the social justice fight, you will be competitively salaried and much more. Learn more here!

Responsible Tasks: You are responsible for maintaining and organizing materials and equipment, mastering content knowledge, participating in school and organization-wide family events, and providing individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and engage scholars.

Accountable: You are accountable for classroom culture and instructional model. This includes maintaining a positive and inclusive environment, modeling high emotional intelligence, creating structured learning experiences, developing and delivering standard-aligned lessons, and evaluating scholars’ work.

Consulted: You should be deeply knowledgeable about inclusive and representative curriculum and resources, professional development, intervention and referral services, and/or special services.

Informed: Stay informed about cultural awareness and the influence of the systems you are accountable for.

Salary: The annual salary range is $60,500 - $90,000, with competitive yearly increases based on experience.

Qualifications: 2+ years in an urban or low-income setting preferred, a track record of success, commitment to our mission, willingness to grow and learn collaboratively, and dedication to serving our scholar population in an anti-discriminatory environment.

Certifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, NJ certification in Teacher of Music or eligibility, or minimum undergraduate GPA requirements for certification.

Join Our FAmily: Foundation Academies in Trenton, NJ, serving over 1,000 students across four schools, committed to high standards and community impact. Located near Princeton, Philly, and NYC.