2026-27 Music Teacher (Grades K-8)

2026-27 Music Teacher (Grades K-8) Breakthrough Public Schools Home Office Cleveland, OH Job Details Full-time $46,800 - $66,400 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Teaching visual & performing arts Maintaining an organized workspace Student performance assessment strategies Teaching music Teaching Certification Student performance data analysis Bachelor's degree Curriculum implementation Subject-specific Teaching Certification Classroom experience Classroom Teaching Collaborative teaching Leadership Teaching Entry level K-12 education instructional development Full Job Description

ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Teaching at Breakthrough Public Schools is a rewarding experience where dedicated staff work to impact our 3,600 students across 10, tuition-free, schools serving grades K-8. Each day we continue our work to build equitable, anti-racist environments, and cultures in our schools where scholars and adults can grow and thrive. Since teachers play such an important role in student achievement, we provide opportunities for teachers to grow as professionals and build leadership skills to expand their impact in the classroom, within their school, or in the Breakthrough network.

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the school's mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies toward students, parents/guardians, and coworkers. Design and effectively deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction that reflects observations and goals of individual children. Establish a classroom culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students. Work with the faculty and school leadership to frequently examine student data for ongoing refinement of instruction and assessment. Share best practices with other teachers and collaborate with them to improve instructional and assessment practices. Facilitate regular parent/guardian communications and conferences to discuss student progress. Keep the classroom environment organized, attractive and safe. Interact frequently and respectfully with students.

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL BREAKTHROUGH TEACHER

Passionate about urban education and our mission Highly qualified in the content area and/or grade level Uses data to drive instruction Maintain a professional attitude Receptive to feedback and desire to grow professionally Has the work ethic and desire to go above and beyond Highly organized

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree Valid OH teaching certificate/license or must be in the process of obtaining a valid OH teaching certificate/license in subject area to be taught Breakthrough Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement is guilty of falsification under section 2921.13 of the Revised Code, which is a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Benefits:

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Breakthrough Schools offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision, life and disability coverage. Employees are also required to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS). Breakthrough Schools offers Medical, Dental, Vision benefits to all full-time employees. We also provide Paid Life, STD, LTD, Supplemental Life Insurance. Accident and Critical Illness Insurance. Flexible Spending Account and an Employee Assistance Program. We have an exciting holiday and paid time off offering, we also offer training and development opportunities including but not limited to personal development, professional development, and team development opportunities.