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Music Teacher 

 

We are seeking a Music Teacher who is results-oriented and does whatever it takes to ensure success for all scholars.  At Cresthaven Academy we believe in working collaboratively as a team beyond each teacher’s classroom walls.  Why join the Cresthaven Academy Family?  Great question!  We’re really passionate about kids, fun, and improvement.  To find out more, visit our website.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design curricula and activities to meet academic standards and IEP goals.  Experience preferred. 
  • Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards and IEP goals.
  • Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities.
  • Take lead in supervising lunch and recess.
  • Work closely with diverse stakeholders to create activities to promote health and well-being.
  • Exhibit resilience to persevere and turn challenges into opportunities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Professional training in a rigorous music or music education program and preferably at least 2 years of full-time classroom experience building a culture in which scholars love music.  
  • Experience working with children and implementing effective music instruction.  Charter school and urban setting experience is preferred.
  • Experience collaborating with colleagues to build an interdisciplinary world-class music program with professional quality music performance opportunities for all scholars. 
  • Experience with or knowledge of Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and/or Gordon. 
  • Experience with choral education or leading an ensemble.  Voice is the primary instrument or main concentration during studies. 
  • Accompaniment music skills (piano, guitar preferred).
  • A Master’s Degree and valid NJ teaching certificate in the content area.  (Bachelor’s Degree is required.)
  • Holds a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and is eligible for a CE or CEAS, or holds a valid NJ teaching credential for the grade and/or subject required.
  • Passion and sustained commitment to ensure that joyful, rigorous instruction is delivered to every scholar, every day.
  • An entrepreneurial spirit, be mission-aligned

This position may require:

  • Exposure to temperature variations and wet conditions.  
  • Walking and working on uneven and slick surfaces.
  • Reaching above and below shoulder height.
  • Frequent excessive standing during assigned work day. 
  • Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push, pull, sit, stand, walk, reach, crouch, climb, balance, kneel, and stoop. 
  • Cresthaven Academy offers a competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills.
  • This position may require you to travel between campuses 
  •   Cresthaven Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.  

Candidates under final consideration will need to be able to pass a criminal history background check, and provide documentation of medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing)