Elementary School Music Teacher (Immediate Start) - Prospect Schools
Brooklyn, NY 11201
About the Job
Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse (“diverse by design”) K-12 college preparatory charter network serving more than 2,700 students in seven schools in Brooklyn. Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while preparing them to be global citizens. Our experienced team is dedicated to our mission to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, and guided by our Core Values:
- Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically
- Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion
- Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity
- Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self-assurance
We have a vision to become the leading network of intentionally diverse schools where all students and educators can learn, work, and thrive. Find out more about who we are and what we believe by spending a few minutes reading our Prospector Principles, viewing this peek inside our schools, or reading some stories about our students and educators.
Prospect Schools is seeking an organized, flexible, and mission-driven Music Teacher, who will help differentiate instruction and learning approaches as needed in mathematics in both push-in and pull-out small group settings. You will help to create a classroom that is a warm, well-structured, and organized learning environment where consistent routines and expectations are set for their students and for yourself. Our goal is to offer students numerous chances to try, fail, and grow. We rely on data to inform progress and our decision-making process, all while engaging in culturally responsive pedagogy. At all times, Prospectors — students and staff alike — should strive for deeper and higher-order questioning and thinking.
- Collaborating with Brooklyn Prospect’s elementary team, to provide students with a positive and challenging learning experience.
- Develop student understanding and appreciation of music, including non-western music traditions
- Articulate a vision and design fora K-5 multi-level music curriculum.
- Record and communicate student progress via narrative reports
- Provide individual, group and project based music instruction designed to meet individual and group needs in grades K-5.
Classroom Environment
- Consistently model our core values and provide opportunities for students to learn about and practice them
- Set the tone of the classroom as a positive place that fosters both high expectations and student voice and expression
- Set clear expectations and institute routines in order to create a purposeful, supportive, and warm environment for learning
- Build a classroom community that uses culturally sustaining practices to ensure that students feel safe, valued, and respected by adults and their peers
Parent Partnership
- Build relationships and provide ongoing progress updates through regular communication with the families of all students in your classroom
- Utilize family and student feedback to continuously improve the learning experience for your students
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings with families on both an ad hoc basis and during regularly scheduled events, such as Report Card Night
Adult Culture and Teamwork
- Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible in your role and adapt to school and student needs
- Embody a Team First mindset by proactively seeking opportunities to build relationships and collaborate across functional teams, actively participate in professional development opportunities, and engage families and community members
- Demonstrate a commitment to giving and receiving feedback for the purpose of continuous growth and learning
- Engage in learning opportunities designed to promote stronger Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices at Prospect Schools
- Bachelors Degree
- Prior teaching experience preferred
- Exceptionally strong organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail
- Experience working in a diverse school community
- Adept at collaborating and building community with others
The critical features of this job are described above; they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST) based on date of hire and hours worked per week
- 401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match with a 3-year vesting schedule
- Flexible spending accounts, including Transit Commuter Options, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA options
- Ancillary insurance, including Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program with free expert support services to assist with a variety of life issues, from family care to mental health services
- PTO buyback policy
- Employees at Prospect Schools are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. The salary range for this role is from $61,500-$102,880 based on experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Prospect Schools is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Prospect Schools will not sponsor international candidates.
