Middle School Music Teacher, 2025-2026
NEW YORK, NYPosted 30+ days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Growing Up Green Charter Schools
Job overview
The Middle School Music Teacher role at Growing Up Green Charter Schools involves delivering music education aligned with the school's mission to foster conscious, community-oriented students through an anti-racist, green curriculum.
Responsibilities and impact
The teacher will implement classroom management strategies, use diverse instructional methods, follow the school's pacing calendar, create units of study, lead advisory groups, maintain parent relationships, and participate in meetings and professional development.
Compensation and benefits
The starting salary is $62,902, determined by an equitable scale based on experience and education; no additional benefits are specified in the description.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, a teaching certificate, and preferably two years of middle school teaching experience; skills include knowledge of Responsive Classroom or Developmental Designs, technology integration, organizational skills, and a commitment to the school's mission.
Career development
The job includes collaboration with instructional coaches and participation in professional development workshops, supporting ongoing teacher growth.
Work environment and culture
The school culture emphasizes anti-racist, anti-bias education, environmental sustainability, high expectations for students, peaceful conflict resolution, and collaborative teamwork.
Company information
Growing Up Green Charter Schools focus on preparing students with interdisciplinary academics, sustainability knowledge, and social justice leadership through a green-themed curriculum.
Team overview
The teacher will work collaboratively with a team of teachers and an instructional coach, participating in staff, department, and grade team meetings.
Unique job features
The role uniquely integrates environmental education with music teaching and emphasizes a green culture and social justice advocacy in its curriculum.
Company overview
Growing Up Green Charter Schools is an educational organization focused on providing a holistic and environmentally conscious learning experience for students in New York City. The schools emphasize sustainability, social justice, and community engagement, integrating these principles into their curriculum to foster well-rounded development. Founded in 2009, the organization has grown to include multiple campuses, serving diverse communities with a commitment to academic excellence and personal growth. They generate revenue primarily through public funding, grants, and donations, which support their mission of nurturing responsible and informed future citizens. Candidates should be aware of the school's dedication to creating a nurturing environment that encourages critical thinking and environmental stewardship.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your commitment to Growing Up Green Charter Schools' mission, emphasizing your experience with anti-racist, anti-bias education and environmental or green-themed teaching practices.
Showcase your proficiency with Responsive Classroom or Developmental Designs management strategies and your ability to meet diverse learning needs through both direct instruction and collaborative approaches.
Include specific examples of curriculum design using Understanding by Design (UBD) and your experience integrating technology in the classroom to align with their teaching methods and expectations.
Apply through multiple platforms such as the Growing Up Green Charter Schools official website, LinkedIn, and education-focused job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current music teachers or instructional coaches at Growing Up Green Charter Schools, using ice breakers like commenting on their recent school events, asking about their experiences with the green curriculum, or expressing admiration for their commitment to social justice in education.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Responsive Classroom,' 'Developmental Designs,' 'Understanding by Design,' 'environmental education,' 'technology integration,' and 'collaborative teaching practices.'
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