Description
Citizenship & Science Academy of Rochester Elementary Charter School is currently accepting applications for a Music Teacher (Grades K-6) for the 2025-2026 school year.
We are seeking dynamic, collaborative, flexible, and engaging educators. We offer a supportive environment for new teachers and encourage experienced educators to apply.
New York State Certification is required.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe ideal candidate will:
- Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans aligned with the school's curriculum and New York State learning standardsย
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of Common Core and state standardsย
- Modify, redesign, and develop curriculum as needed to meet student needsย
- Collaborate with staff to align instructional goals, objectives, and methodsย
- Prepare students for relevant standardized assessmentsย
- Apply strong content knowledge and effective instructional practicesย
- Use data and analytics to inform instruction and improve student outcomesย
- Maintain a structured, positive, and effective classroom environmentย
- Foster a love of music, creativity, and self-expression in studentsย
- Embrace feedback, accountability, and continuous professional growthย
What We Offer- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, and more)ย
- Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403(b) with employer matchย
- Tuition reimbursementย
- Competitive salaryย
- Ongoing professional development with instructional coaches and mentorsย
- Integration of technology in classrooms, including iPads, Chromebooks, and educational applicationsย
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferredย
- Valid New York State Teaching Certification (required)ย
- Experience working with diverse student populations or in an urban setting (preferred)ย
- Prior teaching experience (preferred), though new teachers are encouraged to applyย
- Fingerprint clearance through the NYS Department of Educationย
Music-Specific Qualifications:
- Strong background in music education, music performance, or a related fieldย
- Ability to teach foundational music skills including rhythm, melody, harmony, and music literacyย
- Experience with vocal and/or instrumental instruction (e.g., choir, general music, beginner instruments)ย
- Ability to incorporate movement, performance, and interactive activities into lessonsย
- Experience directing student performances, concerts, or school-wide eventsย
- Familiarity with a variety of musical genres, cultures, and historical contextsย
- Ability to integrate music with other subject areas and enhance cross-curricular learningย
- Experience using music technology and digital tools to support instruction (e.g., recording apps, composition software)ย
- Ability to create an inclusive environment that encourages creativity, confidence, and collaborationย
Core Competencies- Growth mindset; flexible and adaptableย
- Intrinsically motivatedย
- Compassionate and student-centeredย
- Strong belief that all students can succeedย
- Receptive to feedback with the ability to implement changes quicklyย
- Comfortable using data to drive instructionย
Learn More About UsVisit our district website to learn more about our schools and community:
www.sany.org
www.csarochester.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
Science Academies of New York is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or those who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.