Manhattan Charter Schools for the Curious Minds · 3 months ago
Founding Lead Music Teacher / Program Lead
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70K/yr - $80K/yrManhattan Charter Schools are two high-performing charter schools located on the Lower East Side in New York City, dedicated to providing students with the necessary tools for success. The Founding Music Teacher / Program Lead will launch and lead an El Sistema–inspired music program, focusing on teaching, program design, and leadership to foster a culture of music-making among students.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Teach group instrumental classes (string, wind, percussion, or other core focus) and direct ensembles
Use trauma-informed practices to create a safe, supportive, and responsive learning environment
Develop students’ technical, musical, and social-emotional skills through daily practice and performance
Establish clear systems, routines, and expectations to maintain strong classroom management
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of beginners through advanced students
Design the founding program structure (class structures, ensemble groupings, repertoire selection, performance calendar)
Establish systems and routines for rehearsal, practice, and performance aligned to El Sistema principles
Lead recruitment of students and families into the program, cultivating a strong community culture
Mentor and support program support staff/teaching assistants
Collaborate with school leadership and other educators to align music programming with the broader school mission
Coordinate with families, community partners, and artists to enrich student experiences
Support grant writing, fundraising, and community partnerships to sustain the program
Monitor and track student progress, attendance, and engagement
Serve as the public face of the program, representing its mission to stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Performance, or related field
Experiences in restorative practices and de-escalation techniques
Demonstrated success teaching music in an ensemble setting (K–8 preferred)
Commitment to social equity and belief in the transformative power of music
Strong organizational and leadership skills; comfort with start-up environments
Preferred
Master's degree in Music Education, Performance, or related field
Fluency in Spanish or another community language
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Manhattan Charter Schools for the Curious Minds
MCS provides students a rigorous curriculum of core subjects to help ensure high levels of academic achievement.
Founded in 2005
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase