Music Teacher

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Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a community of high‑performing public schools that utilizes a comprehensive approach to prepare students from preschool through high school for success in college and in life. We integrate academic rigor, community, family, and wellness to empower students to thrive in a culturally connected and changing world. Founded in 2000, CNCA serves approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12th grade in the under‑resourced Mac Arthur Park neighborhood of downtown Los Angeles.

• Commitment to and belief in CNCA's mission and vision
• Belief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work
• Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially‑just education and ability to inspire others toward that vision
• Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same
• Commitment to an asset‑based, capacity‑building approach
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Strong self‑awareness and ability to reflect
• Ability to take ownership in the day‑to‑day and overall success of the organization

• EXCELLENCE: We prepare our students to be social justice centered community members who are prepared for college, career, and/or technical pathways through outstanding education.
• EQUITY: We recognize, value, and support the individuality and experiences of all students and employees.
• COMMUNITY: We are committed to our community's joy and diversity and celebrate the richness of the cultural and environmental contexts in which our students and families live.
• INNOVATION: We continuously learn, are curious, and implement new ideas, perspectives, and evidence‑based methods in our work.
• JOY: We embrace high expectations while fostering curiosity, passion and a love of learning.
• BELONGING: We cultivate a culture in which all Camino students, staff, parents, and stakeholders feel welcomed, heard, included, respected, and appreciated.

CNCA seeks teachers committed to serving in under‑resourced communities. Ideal candidates embrace research‑based, innovative curricular frameworks such as balanced literacy and concept‑based math. Teachers must be visionaries, eager to lead in educational practices, and able to demonstrate that public education in a low‑income, primarily immigrant, multilingual community can succeed. Competitive salary, healthcare, and retirement benefits are offered.

• Aspire to excellence across all areas specified by the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and CNCA growth tools.
• Provide written professional lesson plans aligned with state content standards and CNCA expectations, including year‑long pacing plans submitted no later than October 1. Include accommodations for IEPs, 504 Plans, multilingual learning needs, and RTI considerations.
• Deliver whole‑group lessons and provide individual or small‑group instruction as specified in students’ IEPs. For alternate‑curriculum students, deliver modified curriculum aligned with IEP goals.
• Collaborate with parents, administrators, related service providers, and colleagues to design and implement accommodations and modifications per FAPE Part 1 and related plans.
• Create engaging curricula that move all students toward meeting California State Standards and clear, written success criteria.
• Maintain consistent, meaningful communication with parents and employ a variety of strategies to promote academic success for all students.
• Develop and implement a coherent classroom discipline plan, documenting interventions prior to referring a student out of class. Include accommodations in line with IEP or 504 documents.
• Maintain accurate attendance, coursework, and assessment records; submit report cards and school‑wide assessment reports on time. Update weekly special‑education service records as required.
• Drive personal professional growth; evidence of growth informs evaluation within a year‑long goal framework.
• Employ diverse teaching methods that foster deep understanding and differentiated instruction for all ability levels, including students with special needs.
• Create and…