Music Teacher, Elementary

Overview

We are looking for a full-time elementary music teacher at Aspire Summit Charter Academy in Modesto, CA.

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. The organization aims to transform inequitable outcomes and provides a foundation for scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives, grounded in values of Bienestar, Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

• Provide high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual; uphold the mission and values of Aspire Public Schools and contribute to the goal that every student in California has access to a high-quality public education.
• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the belief that every student will attend college.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.
• Assess students regularly and analyze results; refine and differentiate instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices and share best practices.
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress; involve parents and guardians as partners in education.
• Manage student behavior to ensure students are engaged.
• Actively participate in professional development and work closely with lead teachers, the principal, and instructional coaches.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to address those needs.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Aspire Public Schools.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

• Competencies:
  • Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
  • Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
  • Knowledge of assessments
  • Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices
  • Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
  • Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
• Minimum educational level & Certifications/Licensure:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • K-8 Single Subject:
    Music Credential preferred; 9-12 Single Subject:
    Music required
  • English Language Learner Authorization required 9-12
  • NC LB Highly Qualified required K-12
• Experience required:
  • 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
• Physical requirements:
  • Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
  • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
  • Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
  • Communicating with others to exchange information
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Work authorization requirements:
  • Clear the Department of Justice background screening
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years)

The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammates’ well-being. In addition to a competitive base salary benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer exceptional benefits including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance. Salary is based on years of experience for this position.

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.