Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is hiring: 2026-27 Music Teacher in Los An

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About Alliance College-Ready Public Schools

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high‑performing middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind‑body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

WHY TEACH AT ALLIANCE?

• Equitable Learning for All: Serve diverse learners (including scholars with disabilities and multilingual learners) through inclusive, grade‑level instruction and individualized support.
• Curriculum & Resources: Curriculum is provided for most subjects, with the ability to adapt lessons to meet scholars’ individual needs, including curriculum maps, pacing guides, instructional materials, videos, assessment items, and other resources.
• Advisory: Lead advisory classes that build relationships, support social‑emotional growth, and strengthen school culture.
• Community & Family Engagement: Partner with families and community organizations through our Community Schools and parent engagement initiatives.
• Professional Development: Participate in regular instructional coaching and weekly professional development to support growth and continuous improvement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a positive, achievement‑oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college‑preparatory levels.
• Effectively execute assigned curriculum and just‑in‑time supports to reach every scholar, regardless of prior academic background, disability, or English language fluency.
• Engage in internalizing assigned curriculum, tied to specific grade level and content standards, in teacher teams and individually to prepare daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and exit tickets aligned to rigorous college‑ready standards.
• Use exit tickets, unit tests, interim exams, and other assessment data to determine differentiated re‑teaching needed to advance all scholars toward demonstrating mastery.
• Collaborate with peers to ensure that all scholars receive the appropriate support, including accommodations needed to successfully access grade‑level content.

Uphold Alliance Values and Standards of Excellence

• Provide all scholars opportunities aligned with the Alliance’s College‑Ready Graduate Profile.
• Create a coherent and supportive classroom culture to support scholar engagement, learning, and well‑being.
• Support Alliance’s aspiration to prepare all scholars for college, with 75% or more completing a four‑year college degree.
• Seek opportunities, both individually and through school‑based initiatives, to build strong and collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, families, scholars, and alumni.

IDEAL CANDIDATES

• Belief: Hold a belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four‑year college degree.
• Social Justice: Desire to teach in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles and be part of Alliance’s social justice mission by integrating anti‑racist, pro‑Black, student‑centered instruction.
• Culture: Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement‑oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college‑preparatory levels.
• Data: Know how to use data, technology, and innovative teaching methods to monitor growth and scholar progress, drive classroom learning, and prepare all scholars to succeed after high school.
• Expertise: Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom management skills, and in‑depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholar learning.
• Mindset: Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing the teaching craft.
• Relationship‑Building: Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills with both children and adults.

Minimum Qualifications

• A California teaching credential in the assigned subject area(s) and a valid English Learner Authorization are required.
• Preferred credentials by start date: (a) California Single Subject Credential in Music (Clear or Preliminary); (b) California University or District Intern Credential in Music; (c) Equivalent out‑of‑state credential transferring to California; (d) For Middle School only: California Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential with an Introductory Supplementary Authorization in Music.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Applicants without a credential or a verifiable pathway toward obtaining a California teaching credential will not be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries commensurate with experience, generous retirement and health benefits, and paid holidays and leave.
• Professional development: Two weeks of professional development for new hires and ongoing teacher growth support.
• Leadership opportunities: Emerging Leader Cadre program and classroom decision‑making responsibilities.
• Recognition: Teacher of the Year Award provides special recognition and compensation.

Compensation $70,000.00 - $152,500.00

APPLICATION PROCESS Interested candidates should submit an application. If you advance to the next step, you will be contacted for a phone screen and/or interview. Only candidates who advance will be contacted. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor or support applicants on visas at this time.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti‑racist, pro‑Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff.

Acknowledgement This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

Equal Opportunity Statement Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition‑free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. All team members complete a LiveScan background check, TB clearance, and vaccination against COVID‑19 (medical exemption available).

For questions, contact the Talent Acquisition Team at staffing@laalliance.org.