Elementary General Music Teacher

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 Teach scholars the fundamental principles of music and musicianship skills, such as music theory and basic notation;
 Help scholars learn these principles, they may teach children how to sing or play easily-accessible instruments, such as
drums, recorders or ukuleles;
 Grow the music program using creative, interactive, and engaging teaching methods;
 Ensure the safety and well-being of all students in the school;
 Remain current on contemporary and traditional trends in vocal and music education;
 Develop course curricula aligned to learning standards, create lesson plans with defined learning objectives, teach classes, and
provide support to students in and out of class;
 Maintain documentation for all students, including information related to grading, behavior, attendance, etc;
 Instruct individuals or groups in instrumental music and foster music appreciation;
 Direct school musicals or ensembles for public performance;
 Help develop educational programs and collaborate with other teachers;
 Communicate proactively with admin, deans, colleagues, and parents as necessary concerning student engagement and
performance;
 Recognize musical talent in their students in order to encourage them to undertake further musical studies, such as joining a
school orchestra or band;
 Maintain active communications with parents and guardians;
 Supervise after-school activities while ensuring student safety at all times, giving directions appropriate to the activity, and
modeling good behavior and citizenship;
 Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

At REACH Academy Charter School we offer some great benefits and perks!

Our school days runs for 6:50AM - 2:30PM (one day a week until 4:30 for planning)

REACH is a family like atmosphere - we like to celebrate events together and often surprise our staff with lunches or tokens of our appreciation.

We have a very competitive salary scale that pays higher than most local districts. Our starting salary for a 1st year teacher with no prior experience is between $45,000 and $47,000 and it goes up from there aligned with years of prior experience.

REACH pays 80% of health, dental and vision coverage. The Employee pays 20%

REACH offers and pays 100% of Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage

REACH participates in the NYS Teachers Retirement System

REACH offer Paid Family Leave Benefits

REACH pays for all student and teacher supplies throughout the school year

REACH offers 403B Plans