Music Teacher - Split Position - 26/27 SY

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaboration with supportive colleagues

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Indianapolis seeks an elementary general music teacher dedicated to enriching student education through music. This role involves planning engaging music lessons, leading performances, and fostering a collaborative classroom environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree and an Indiana State Teacher’s License in music. Expertise in general music instruction and a passion for student success are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required for the role.
• Must hold a valid Indiana State Teacher's License in music.
• Experience with effective music instruction is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plan daily lessons for music education.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress in music.
• Collaborate to develop curriculum meeting education standards.

Skills

Rapport with students, families, staff, and community members

Working knowledge of the Indiana Fine Arts Academic Standards in Music

Clear written and verbal communication

Effective analysis of student assessment data

Familiarity with online learning platforms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid Indiana State Teacher's License in music

Job description

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

We are looking for an elementary general music teacher who will positively impact student success through the effective instruction of regular music education. The teacher will prepare and plan daily music lessons, critique student performance and monitor progress, implement daily classroom lessons that support good musicianship, and lead groups in concerts, community performances, and festivals. The teacher will demonstrate musical skills by singing or playing scales, tones, rhythms, and vocal lines. The teacher will meet with parents regarding student behavior and progress, demonstrate responsible classroom discipline, and be a good steward of musical equipment, instruments, and supplies. As a member of the team, you will receive excellent benefits, opportunities to grow within your role and organization, and collaborative, supportive colleagues who put students first.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The following outlines your core duties and responsibilities. It also provides a sample overview of what your day‑to‑day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and plan daily lessons.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress and provide appropriate reteaching and differentiation strategies.
• Collaborate with district coaches and other content area teachers to develop curriculum that meets school, district, and state standards.
• Provide relevant and rigorous instruction in general music techniques, performance technique, composition, sight reading, singing, and music history.
• Prepare and lead concerts, performances, festivals, and community events.
• Conduct rehearsals and prepare relevant repertoire for student performance.
• Maintain excellent rapport with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Establish and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Day In the Life Overview

• Attend meetings, forums, and community events within the arts community to plan events and strengthen partnerships between the district and arts partners.
• Evaluate student progress to refine student skill development.
• Work with other teachers to develop and implement an integrated music curriculum that supports overall student success.
• Continue personal professional development to hone skills in content area.
• Oversee ordering of music, method materials, instruments, and supplies.
• Develop materials, lesson plans, and documents that support content area needs and district initiatives.
• Meet with parents to discuss student behavior and progress.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

• Rapport with students, families, staff, and community members through strong relationship building.
• Working knowledge of the Indiana Fine Arts Academic Standards in Music.
• Clear written and verbal communication with a diverse staff and community.
• Effective analysis of student assessment data to drive instructional decisions.
• Familiarity with educational technology initiatives, including online learning platforms, social media integration, and district learning or organizational platforms.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must hold a valid Indiana State Teacher’s License in either vocal, instrumental, or general music OR be eligible to secure an Indiana State Teacher’s License via reciprocity, emergency, or alternative pathways.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK

Not Eligible

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one, small group, and large group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must hold a valid Indiana State Teacher's License in Elementary Education (K‑6). Must be deemed Highly Qualified in accordance with the Indiana Department of Education.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to find, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMER

The above job description is designed to denote the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.