Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Music Teacher
Ambition Preparatory Charter School, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39200
Ambition Preparatory Charter School is a new college preparatory elementary and middle school located in Jackson, MS, serving students of grades K‑8.
Music Teacher Reports to: Elementary Principal
Hours: Full‑time, Salaried
Certification: Required
Position Overview At Ambition Prep, our Music teacher motivates and educates students, developing academics and character skills through music instruction. The teacher maintains a growth mindset and participates in rigorous professional development throughout the year, including classroom management training, collaborative planning sessions, whole‑group and small‑group school‑wide focus professional development, team analysis of performance data, and other personalized growth opportunities. Teachers also receive coaching and may visit other high‑performing charter schools to study and grow best practices.
Background of the Organization Ambition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K‑8 receives high‑quality education. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and self‑discipline needed for college and life success through high‑quality instruction, intensive academic supports, and hard work.
Responsibilities and Duties
Introduce music standards based on age and grade through music theory, music composition, music interpretation, music literature and genres, instrumentation knowledge, and musical performance.
Support outstanding academic achievement and student character development.
Teach students fundamentals of art theory and guide students through art projects appropriate for elementary‑age students.
Create a positive, achievement‑oriented, and structured learning environment that excites and invests students as they reach their full potential.
Build classroom community and relationships with families, participating in a powerful team that ensures all students make outstanding academic progress.
Support students through direct and small group instruction.
Creates innovative and common‑core‑aligned lesson plans.
Adapts teaching for the benefit of each student and collaborates with other educators for support and ideas.
Assesses student learning on a consistent basis and adjusts instruction to meet individual student needs.
Commits to constant professional and personal growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration.
Models Ambition Prep’s cultural expectations and supports the development of those skills in students and peers.
Support the operational and academic teams with school‑wide activities.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, required.
Background check passed, required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with K‑12 students, required.
Detail‑oriented with exceptionally strong initiative and follow‑through.
Demonstrate knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sheets, Docs.
Strong relationship‑management skills.
Strong problem‑solving skills.
Demonstrated passion for Ambition Prep’s mission and high standards of excellence.
Innovative, creative, organized, and willing to take risks.
Ability to take constructive feedback and quickly incorporate feedback.
Additional Expectations To be part of the Ambition Prep team, all candidates must possess an unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community through the implementation of policies and procedures. Candidates must adapt efficiently in an ambiguous, fast‑paced start‑up environment, be team‑oriented, demonstrate a professional growth mindset, maturity, flexibility, promptness, commitment, and organization, and be receptive to constructive feedback and model positive behavior consistently.
Compensation Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience. Equal Opportunity Employer Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.
Disclaimer Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities and duties. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all of the content of this job description based on business needs.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training Education Administration Programs
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Music Teacher Reports to: Elementary Principal
Hours: Full‑time, Salaried
Certification: Required
Position Overview At Ambition Prep, our Music teacher motivates and educates students, developing academics and character skills through music instruction. The teacher maintains a growth mindset and participates in rigorous professional development throughout the year, including classroom management training, collaborative planning sessions, whole‑group and small‑group school‑wide focus professional development, team analysis of performance data, and other personalized growth opportunities. Teachers also receive coaching and may visit other high‑performing charter schools to study and grow best practices.
Background of the Organization Ambition Preparatory Charter School is deeply committed to ensuring that every student in grades K‑8 receives high‑quality education. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and self‑discipline needed for college and life success through high‑quality instruction, intensive academic supports, and hard work.
Responsibilities and Duties
Introduce music standards based on age and grade through music theory, music composition, music interpretation, music literature and genres, instrumentation knowledge, and musical performance.
Support outstanding academic achievement and student character development.
Teach students fundamentals of art theory and guide students through art projects appropriate for elementary‑age students.
Create a positive, achievement‑oriented, and structured learning environment that excites and invests students as they reach their full potential.
Build classroom community and relationships with families, participating in a powerful team that ensures all students make outstanding academic progress.
Support students through direct and small group instruction.
Creates innovative and common‑core‑aligned lesson plans.
Adapts teaching for the benefit of each student and collaborates with other educators for support and ideas.
Assesses student learning on a consistent basis and adjusts instruction to meet individual student needs.
Commits to constant professional and personal growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration.
Models Ambition Prep’s cultural expectations and supports the development of those skills in students and peers.
Support the operational and academic teams with school‑wide activities.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, required.
Background check passed, required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with K‑12 students, required.
Detail‑oriented with exceptionally strong initiative and follow‑through.
Demonstrate knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sheets, Docs.
Strong relationship‑management skills.
Strong problem‑solving skills.
Demonstrated passion for Ambition Prep’s mission and high standards of excellence.
Innovative, creative, organized, and willing to take risks.
Ability to take constructive feedback and quickly incorporate feedback.
Additional Expectations To be part of the Ambition Prep team, all candidates must possess an unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community through the implementation of policies and procedures. Candidates must adapt efficiently in an ambiguous, fast‑paced start‑up environment, be team‑oriented, demonstrate a professional growth mindset, maturity, flexibility, promptness, commitment, and organization, and be receptive to constructive feedback and model positive behavior consistently.
Compensation Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience. Equal Opportunity Employer Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.
Disclaimer Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities and duties. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all of the content of this job description based on business needs.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training Education Administration Programs
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