Elementary Music Teacher (SY 26-27)

Elementary Music Teacher Brooklyn NY

In-Person Work Required

This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime

WHO WEARE

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing1700students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is bothstandards-aligned and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions that nurture students as critical thinkers and natural an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionallyseekto build andmaintaina diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full ofhigh expectations rigorous academics and caring committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusivewecan meet the needs of all students in our schools while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

WHO YOUARE
You are a music educator with experience teaching students prioritize student engagement critical thinking and relationship-building in the classroom. You havedemonstratedthat you are a reflective practitioner and prioritize the needs of your students first and are committed to doing the work to educate the whole youpossessthe following qualities:

• Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced

• Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues

• Exceptional dedication and intentionality to achieve results and make growth in your own practice and in related student outcomes

• Ability to cultivate a positive classroom culture through building relationships with students andusing classroommanagement strategies to promote safety and inclusion of all students

• Classroom presence: you are clear and precise when sharingnew contentwith students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions

• Expertisein specific content area: experience creating andfacilitatinglessons

• Classroom teaching experience required; 2 years preferred

• New York State Teaching Certification preferred

• Masters Degree in Education preferred

WHAT YOULL DO
As a Elementary Music Teacheryou will lead students towards content mastery. You will be expected to manage the following daily:

• Deliver lessons using a range ofculturally responsivepedagogical strategies to support all students in reaching high-levels of academic and social-emotional growth and achievement

• Create thoughtful and engaging unit and lesson plans

• Administer and grade assessments and then analyze and act on data

• Keepaccurateand organized records of student information

• Use Responsive Classroom approach to cultivate a positive classroom culture including but not limited to morning meeting teacher language interactive modeling and other related practices

• Foster an environment built on restorative practices by ensuring that students are building relationships with one another and repairing harm to the community

• Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels

• Attend and activelyparticipatein all meetings including PLCs grade level meetings and PD sessions

• Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed as well as on-going parent communication

• Ensure the safety of students at all times

• Assistwith non-instructional supervision of students such as arrival/dismissal hallway monitoring substitute teaching lunch and playground duty or supervision of extracurricular activities

• Attend field trips throughout the year

• Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversationsin order todismantle white supremacy culture

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Explore Schools offers our staff a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Our salary scale for this role has beenestablishedusing an equity lens and is based on relevant years of experience education and NYS certification.

• Teachers with a bachelors degree and between 0 10 years of experience can expect to receive an annualized base salary of $62710 - $84000 for the 2026-2027school year. Teachers with a masters degree and between 0 10 years of experience can expect to receive an annualized base salary of $67486 - $93636 for the 2026-2027school year.

• We believe teachers get better and are able to deepen their impact over scale for this role is designed to honor this and we do not cap years of experience for an incoming teacher. Increases are offered each year based on your tenure.

• We also offer a variety ofadditionalcompensation opportunities including stipends foradditionaltime worked and leadership opportunitiesadditionalpay for specialized certifications and more.

• The Recruitment team will be able to share more information about ouradditionalcompensation opportunities along with where you will be placed on the scale during your first phone screen.

Additionally you can expect:

• A competitive and comprehensive benefits plan covering up to 95% of the cost for employees and their families. Other benefits include dental and vision plans employer paid disability and life insurance parental leave benefits flexible spending account options generous vacation time and paid holidays professional development continuing education scholarships referral bonuses employeeassistanceprogram (EAP) childcareassistance a403(b) retirementplan with employer matching and more!

• Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development team cohesion and shared responsibility for decision-making development and team-wide priorities

• Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment

• Opportunities to sit on various committees andparticipatein initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning

• Our school-based staff also receive:

• Professional development: weekly PD year-round retreats and trainings and ongoing coaching by professionals

• Continued education support: staff are eligible to receive scholarship funds towards qualifying certification costs or higher education tuition

• A flexible work environment with the ability to choose your work location during non-student hours 1-3 days aweekwhen possible all within a structured 45-hour work week.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Explore Schools is a network of6charter schoolslocatedin Canarsie Crown Heights and Flatbush communitiesofBrooklyn schools are currentlyoperatingfully in-person. For this position:

• In-person work is required.

• This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.

• The standard work week is 45 hours though at times you may work more.

• This role requires that you be able to stand for at least 5 hours a day take multiple trips up and down the stairs in a day and move quickly in an emergency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As discussed in our Who We Are section Explore Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is important to us that all staff membershave a place of employment that is free of discrimination of all kinds and where staff can bring their authentic selves to do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employmenton the basis ofrace color religion gender gender expression age national origin disability marital status sexual orientation veteran or military any employee or applicant believes they have been discriminated against they should letTiffany Williamsknowimmediately.

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