Foundation Academies · 1 month ago
Strings Teacher (9-12) 2026-2027
Foundation Academy
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expFoundation Academies is Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars. The Strings Teacher will design and deliver standards-aligned strings lessons, facilitate rehearsal experiences, and create an inclusive classroom environment that promotes engagement and collaboration among students.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Design and deliver standards-aligned strings lessons that develop technical proficiency, musical expression, and ensemble performance skills
Facilitate hands-on rehearsal experiences that encourage exploration of tone, rhythm, phrasing, and dynamics, while strengthening communication and collaboration
Create a structured, inclusive, and welcoming classroom and rehearsal environment that promotes belonging, teamwork, and engagement
Model strong emotional intelligence, communication, and interpersonal skills to support a positive classroom culture and community building
Manage rehearsal space, instruments, and materials to ensure safe, equitable access to high-quality music resources
Assess student progress using formative and summative measures and provide timely, actionable feedback to support skill development and performance growth
Engage in ongoing professional learning to refine instructional practices and strengthen strings curriculum and pedagogy
Design lessons and select repertoire that reflects cultural diversity and affirms the identities and experiences of all scholars
Collaborate with special education staff, support teams, and instructional leaders to provide accommodations and ensure inclusive access to strings instruction
Participate in family engagement initiatives and schoolwide events that strengthen communication between home and school and showcase student performances
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Art Education or a related art field
Valid New Jersey certification in Art (appropriate grade-level endorsement)
Demonstrated success delivering standards-aligned art instruction that engages students and supports growth
Proven ability to support diverse learners through inclusive, differentiated instructional practices
Commitment to professional growth, collaboration, and culturally responsive, anti-discriminatory teaching aligned to the school's mission
Preferred
At least 2 years of experience teaching art in an urban school setting preferred
Benefits
Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
Windows-based laptop
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid school breaks aligned with the academic calendar.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage for you and your family.
Pension Plan participation through the New Jersey Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF).
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution options.
Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
Ongoing Professional Development and access to coaching and leadership opportunities
Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture centered on collaboration, respect, and purpose
Company
Foundation Academies
We are Foundation Academies, a diverse K-12 learning community focused on academic growth and achievement.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Graig Weiss
Chief Executive Officer
Sheria McRae
Chief Executive Officer
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