Music Teacher Job at EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC INC in New York

Overview

Education Through Music is a non-profit organization that partners with New York City Public Schools to place music teachers and programs back into school curricula. We provide a bridge for teachers who are not certified to teach in public schools, build their programs, and ultimately be hired by a public school for the DOE. ETM serves all five boroughs with partnerships with 50 public schools and music education for over 18,000 children. Music is part of a well-rounded education and is essential for students' social and emotional well-being, equity, and success. We seek teachers who are passionate about music and making a difference in their communities.

Responsibilities

• Serving as school music faculty
• Coordinating and developing the in-school music program with program staff
• Producing two school-wide concerts each year
• Attending and assisting in school-wide functions such as assemblies, graduations, and after-school activities
• Comprehensive scope and sequencing of lesson planning
• Reflect, implement, and improve existing processes

Note: Individuals who do not currently hold the "+eligible+" status for classroom teaching from the NYC Department of Education (DOE) will be asked to undergo fingerprinting and a background check by the NYC DOE PETS system. Only those cleared by the DOE with "eligible" status are eligible for hire by ETM.

Please note that we are unable to provide H1B sponsorship/visas for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We appreciate your understanding and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Education Through Music is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Benefits

• 12-month (year-round) payroll
• Paid time off — Sick days, personal days, school holidays and breaks, including summer break
• Employer-subsidized health insurance (Oxford/UnitedHealthcare) and employer-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account (currently up to $5,000/yr.)
• Teaching certification assistance
• Education Assistance Program (Reimbursement up to $5,000/yr. towards music education certification)
• 403B retirement plan
• Commuter Benefits (transit/parking)
• Available employee-funded benefits include: Guardian dental and vision, Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Care Account (FSA/DCA), Guardian term life, Aflac, LegalShield

Pay Range

$54,156 - $64,390/year

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Music/Arts or Related Field
• 1-3 years of teaching groups of up to 30 children for an organization or other employer; private group lessons where the teacher is entirely self-employed do not qualify
• Ability to model quality singing in front of children
• Sound musical knowledge
• Knowledge of musical pedagogy practices

Additional note: ability to walk up several flights of stairs and lift up to 15 lbs of equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Music Education or-related field
• Certified to teach in New York or another state
• 3-5 years of experience teaching in New York City Public Schools
• Singing, conducting, keyboard, guitar, and presentation skills are pluses
• Prior experience teaching Band, Orchestra, Modern Band, and Choir
• Comfort with Music Technology Software such as Soundtrap