Music Elementary Teacher, Georgetown, Tx

MUSIC ELEMENTARY TEACHER, GEORGETOWN, TX

Gateway College Preparatory School – Georgetown, Texas

Job : 5732483

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

Position Summary:

Provide students with rigorous learning activities and experiences in the academic subject and grade assigned to help students develop competencies and skills to be successful in Elementary education.

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt position

Salary Range: $57,000 – $70,222 per year

Work Days: 187

Location: Gateway College Prep School, Georgetown, Texas

Position Type: Full-time

Teacher Certification Initiative (TIA) Designated Teachers encouraged to apply.

• Work collaboratively with campus and district staff to determine instructional goals and serve the needs of all students.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of students’ learning styles and needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Prepare and provide instruction based on accommodations outlined in the student’s IEP.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Report and communicate student progress to parents.
• Resolve parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
• Assist in monitoring students and creating a safe campus environment by reporting to duty assignments as assigned by principal.
• Attend campus events and extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Participate in continuing professional development and relevant ARD meetings.
• Compile, maintain, and submit reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.
• Promote and contribute to campus-wide initiatives, including AVID.
• Protect confidentiality of students and their families.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Support the mission and vision of the campus and district.
• Adhere to policies and procedures of the campus and district.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or other applicable field/volunteer work.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertinent to teaching and instructing students in the subject and grade level assigned.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum development and integration of technology into daily instruction.
• Design, develop, and implement subject area curriculum based on best practices.
• Provide effective and innovative learning experiences for students at a college preparatory level.
• Create an attractive, inviting, and stimulating learning environment and develop positive relationships with students.
• Duties involve walking, sitting, standing, indoor and outdoor activities, and some lifting.
• Maintain general physical and emotional health to effectively perform duties.
• Regularly lift and carry 1–25 pounds.
• Maintain a high level of mental alertness and tolerate high levels of stress.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned.
• Texas Teaching Elementary Music EC‑6 certification.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned.
• Texas Teaching Elementary Music EC‑6 certification.

• Orenda Education contributes $425 monthly towards employees’ premiums.
• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Telehealth.
• Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life, and Accident Insurance.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability.
• 403(b) and 457(b) Investment Plans.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options.
• Critical Illness and Cancer Insurance.
• Legal Services.