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Lionheart Classical Academy
Music Teacher
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Job Description - Music Teacher This position will be a contracted, full-time position (Monday-Friday) with base standard hours of 7:30 am to 3:30pm. Salary will be set annually on a performance-based schedule. All teachers will report to the principal. Major Function Lionheart Classical has been offering Tuition-Free, Classical Education since 2022. Our mission is to train the minds and inspire the hearts of our students through a classical Liberal Arts and Sciences education that supports academic achievement, virtuous living, and responsible citizenship. Our vision is to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local, regional, and national leader for the growth and promotion of a content-rich, knowledge-based curriculum for students. This position has responsibility for designing and implementing lessons in music education that trains the minds and inspires the hearts of our students through the active engagement of their bodies. The Music Teacher's essential duties and responsibilities are as follows: Demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to classical education and the vision, mission, virtues, and philosophy of the school, and consistently developing, fostering, and advancing these concepts in students. Demonstrating understanding and mastery of central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of music education, and effectively transmitting this knowledge to students, and making the subject matter meaningful to students. Demonstrating respect for students, colleagues, administrators, and parents. Modeling and reinforcing good judgment, prudence, self-discipline, responsibility, and all other virtues. Working effectively with school leadership and colleagues, parents, and the community to support students' learning and well-being. Collaborating with other faculty and school administration to develop and implement a strategic plan for continuously improving instruction and student growth. Providing students and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement. Using formal and informal assessment strategies to determine whether students have achieved high standards and modifying instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement. Demonstrating an understanding of how students learn and providing learning opportunities that support intellectual, social, and personal development of diverse learners. Establishing and maintaining a safe and secure classroom environment. Managing student misconduct promptly and resolving conflict and crises effectively. Demonstrating positive classroom results and trends. Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organized Music Room and storage space. Performing other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree (preferred) Knowledge and competency in K-12 music education. Understanding and knowledge of child development. Displays an understanding of classical education and a desire to learn more Portrays the following characteristics: passion for teaching, love for students, personal knowledge and motivation, organizational skills, and creativity Lionheart Classical Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The organization is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in all areas of recruitment, selection, placement, training, assignment, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, retention, and promotion. The Board commits itself to the policy that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or disability. All decisions with regard to employment shall be in compliance with applicable state and federal laws. To Apply Submit a cover letter and a resume to hiring@lionheartclassical.org or through Indeed. Please include in your cover letter the following information: 1) how you heard about Lionheart, 2) your educational philosophy and how it aligns with the classical education model, 3) what position(s) you are interested in and why you are a good applicant.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year Ability toCommute:
Peterborough, NH 03458 (Required) Ability toRelocate:
Peterborough, NH 03458: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Dental Insurance
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A Music Teacher teaches music classes in elementary to secondary school, or recreationally. May teach general music or specialize in voice or vocal, piano, violin, guitar, band, conductor, or choir instruction.
$61,506 / year median in New Hampshire
+16% projected growth