Position: Music Teacher
Type: Full-Time
Partnership Schools are accepting applications for music teachers. We are looking for educators who share an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and an appreciation and respect for Catholic culture, identity, and values.
Partnership teachers are eager for continuous feedback as they develop their instructional practice and grow professionally. At the Partnership we support teachers through weekly school-based professional development, network-wide PD meetings, coaching and feedback sessions from school-site leadership, and nationally recognized partner organizations —Teach like a Champion (TLaC), Amplify, Core Knowledge, etc.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Developing a positive and structured classroom environment that engages students and motivates them to succeed
-Assuming responsibility for the progress of students with a high sense of urgency and ownership toward quantifiable results
-Fulfilling the school’s mission to educate the whole child, mind, body, and spirit
-Creating and communicating with families of students in a positive and respectful manner
-Participating in ongoing professional developments sessions
-Preparing students for school concerts, and special programs
-Leading music for school Masses
The ideal candidate will have:
-A deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of urban Catholic education
-An uncompromising belief that all students can learn
-Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers both school-wide and across the network
-A willingness to be reflective and receive feedback in order to grow as an educator
-Strong instructional, classroom management, and discipline skills
-Technological proficiency and adaptability
-Excellent communication skills
-Flexibility to multi-task, coupled with the ability to set priorities and follow through with results
-Maturity, sense of humor, humility, and a “roll-up-my-sleeves,” scrappy attitude
-Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required
-A love for and knowledge of the diverse Catholic music tradition, and a desire to pass it on to students.
Position Requirements:
-A bachelor’s degree from a competitive university
-Respect for and appreciation of the Catholic faith and Catholic education
-Must pass a background check
Compensation is based on the Federation of Catholic Teachers and Association of Catholic Teachers salary scale. For extended days Partnership Schools offers between a 3-15% increase.
Application Requirements
To apply, please navigate to the join our team tab through thepartnershipschools.org The “apply for this position” button is located at the end of each job description. Please be sure to upload your resume and cover letter. When submitting your cover letter, include answers to the following prompts:
Explain your interest in Partnership Schools.
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