Part-Time Music Teacher; Position

Part-Time Music Teacher (Contract Position)

Unparalleled Preparatory Academy (UPA) – North Campus, Austin, Texas.

• Job : 5842678
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Unparalleled Preparatory Academy (UPA) – Part-Time Music Teacher (Contract Position).

Position Title: Part-Time Music Teacher (Contract)

Reports To: Dean of Instruction

Contract Term: August 2026 – May 2027 (School Year )

Compensation: $14,000 total contract
, paid in equal monthly installments over the contract term. The contract is based on an equivalent daily rate of $78.21 (179 days) for services rendered. This is a 1099 independent contractor position and does not include employee benefits.

Unparalleled Preparatory Academy (UPA) is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades 6-8 with a mission to accelerate students toward college, career, and life success through career immersion, design thinking, and leadership development. We seek educators who are innovative, relationship-driven, and passionate about helping students discover and develop their talents.

UPA is seeking an energetic and passionate Part-Time Music Teacher (Contractor) to build a strong foundation for our middle school music program. This individual will teach two sections of 7th Grade Music (120 minutes daily) while developing beginning instrumental music skills through an after-school band program. The ideal candidate understands that music is more than performance—it builds confidence, discipline, teamwork, creativity, and leadership.

• Teach two sections of 7th Grade Music each instructional day.
• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons.
• Introduce students to music theory, rhythm, notation, instrumental performance, and music appreciation.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Maintain a positive and structured classroom environment.

• Organize and lead band rehearsals one to two times per week
  , with the rehearsal schedule determined by the teacher in collaboration with school leadership.
• Prepare students for school performances and community events.
• Assist with selecting music and organizing performances throughout the school year.
• Foster student commitment and enthusiasm for participation in band.

• Build meaningful relationships with students.
• Encourage student creativity, confidence, and collaboration.
• Communicate student progress with families as needed.

• Attend required staff meetings, professional development, and school events related to assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate attendance and grade records.
• Collaborate with teachers and school leadership.
• Perform other music-related duties reasonably assigned by administration.

Required:

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent professional experience in Education, Music Education, Music Performance, or a related field.
• Ability to teach beginning instrumental music.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Preferred:

• Experience teaching music to middle school-aged students.
• Experience directing beginning band programs.
• Experience working in charter schools or Title I schools.

The contractor will provide services that include:

• Teaching two daily sections of 7th Grade Music
• Conducting 1–2 after-school band rehearsals each week
• Participation in required performances and agreed-upon school events
• Reasonable planning and preparation necessary to fulfill contractual responsibilities

Specific rehearsal days and times will be established collaboratively with school leadership.

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