Art and Music Teacher Job at Fusion Academy in Fairfield

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Position Summary

Fusion Academy is opening a position for a Visual Arts and Music Teacher to provide a student-centered, supportive classroom that promotes resourcefulness, critical thinking, self-awareness, and inclusion while addressing each student’s individual academic and emotional needs through our differentiated approach.

Pay Range

$30 per hour USD

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a one-to-one teaching experience in music creation (songwriting, composition, beat making), audio recording and music production (especially electronic music production), and traditional musical instruction like instrumental music (guitar, drums, bass, keyboard) and music fundamentals/enrichment (theory, appreciation) at grades 6‑12. 70% of the teaching load focuses on musical creativity through music technology.
• Show evidence of adapting and differentiating instruction for all students and maintain a classroom forum for holistic growth.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Develop and maintain genuine, positive, and consistent communication with parents.
• Contribute to and benefit from the campus community.
• Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection, and continuous improvement.
• In addition to subject matter tutoring and teaching, this position includes significant student mentoring.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required for consideration.
• Solid experience and working knowledge in a majority of these areas: musical creativity (mostly contemporary commercial music), analog/digital music technology, and instrumental performance (guitar, drums, keyboard).
• Confident proficiency with contemporary recording and music production tools and techniques: microphones, digital audio, audio editing, MIDI and virtual instruments, audio effects/processors, synthesis, sampling, and mixing.
• Proficiency with at least two of the three industry standard DAWs: ProTools, Logic, and Ableton Live.
• Solid subject matter knowledge in visual art and creativity.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite.
• Teaching credentials are a plus but are not mandatory.
• Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD is a plus as well as mentoring experience.
• The ideal candidate is outgoing, well organized, competent in basic computer skills, and eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting.
• Candidate must be prepared to teach and tutor material at a high school level immediately.

Additional Desired Skills

• Final Cut Pro
• Graphic Design
• Computer drafting
• Vocal pedagogy, bass, music theory, music history, and audio for media applications.

Competencies Desired

• Expertise in the relevant subject area.
• Understanding learning differences and emotional difficulties.
• Ability to mentor as a positive role model.
• Understanding and supporting each student's profile.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Self-directed, proactive, intelligent, knowledge of curriculum and assessment, multi-tasking, problem solving skills, professional written and verbal communication, ability to connect with students with patience and compassion.
• Ability to manage stress and self-regulate during chaos and crisis, consistently positive attitude, strong teamwork, passionate, genuine, organized, internally motivated, service orientation, ability to reserve judgment and respond with curiosity and compassion.

Benefits

Note that pay may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees which generally includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Opportunity to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tax‑advantaged commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Sick time, paid holidays and vacation in accordance with company policy and state law
• Accident and life insurance as well as short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

We offer a package for part‑time employees which generally includes:

• Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy
• Tax‑advantaged commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. If a bonus applies, more information will be given at offer.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, emotional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, who are responsible for the safeguarding of others' well‑being, and who work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local law. The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check is completed and a copy is provided to the applicant.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education