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Foundation Academies · 1 month ago

Music Teacher (6-8) 2026-2027

Foundation Academy

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $90K/yr

2+ years exp

Foundation Academies is Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars. The Music Teacher will be responsible for creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, developing and delivering engaging lessons, and fostering creativity and self-expression among students.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Managing supplies and equipment, ensuring that students have access to the necessary materials and resources

Ensuring mastery of content knowledge through effective teaching methods

Participating in school and organization-wide family events

Providing individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and engage scholars

Maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters creativity and collaboration

Modeling how to be a contributing community member by demonstrating high levels of emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills

Creating a structured and progressive learning experience for scholars of different ages and skill levels

Developing and delivering standard-aligned lessons that encourage creativity and self-expression

Evaluating scholars’ work and providing constructive feedback to help them improve their skills

Staying informed about the influence of the systems you are accountable for, particularly in relation to cultural awareness

Managing supplies and equipment, ensuring that students have access to the necessary materials and resources

Ensuring mastery of content knowledge through effective teaching methods

Participating in school and organization-wide family events

Providing individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and engage scholars

Maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters creativity and collaboration

Modeling how to be a contributing community member by demonstrating high levels of emotional intelligence and strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills

Creating a structured and progressive learning experience for scholars of different ages and skill levels

Developing and delivering standard-aligned lessons that encourage creativity and self-expression

Evaluating scholars’ work and providing constructive feedback to help them improve their skills

Staying abreast of the latest trends in education and teaching strategies by attending workshops, conferences, and other related events

Being knowledgeable about inclusive and representative curriculum and resources

Staying informed on Intervention and Referral Services and/or Special Services, if necessary

Qualification

NJ certification in MusicBachelor’s degreeUrban education experienceEmotional intelligenceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

You possess or are eligible for NJ certification in Music OR You have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (if graduated after Sept 2015) or 2.75 (before Sept 2015) for NJ certification requirements

Must have a track record of measurable success and achievement

You are committed to living out our mission

Welcomes the challenge to grow, learn, and improve in a collaborative environment

Committed to our mission of preparing all scholars for college and embodying our core values

Committed to serving our scholar population in an anti-discriminatory learning environment