Join a team of master teachers and earn a $140,000 salary at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and on 60 Minutes for its revolutionary teacher salaries and its outstanding results. TEP aims to achieve educational equity for students from traditionally underserved communities by utilizing world-class teachers, while re-imagining the teaching profession as a place in which teachers prioritize their own growth—as pedagogical experts, intellectual seekers, and community leaders.

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About the Role (Responsibilities)

Applicants will be eligible for Early Childhood Music Teacher roles (Kindergarten, 1st Grade) and Elementary School Music Teacher roles (2nd Grade to 4th Grade).

TEP is deeply committed to music instruction, as evidenced by the fact that TEP students learn music every day, across every grade level. As one of the three pillars of our program (Academics, Arts, and Athletics), TEP treats Music as a full-fledged academic subject, and not as an elective meant to supplement. You will collaborate with other grade-level teachers to integrate music education into the broader educational experience.

TEP's Elementary School Music Teacher will be a grade-level music teacher, leading daily 45-minute music periods to each of the Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade classes. This is an amazing opportunity to introduce TEP's youngest students to the joys of singing, playing instruments, and music-making.

Join us in creating a harmonious learning environment where music is celebrated and cherished as a fundamental element of our educational program.

Early Childhood teachers' classroom experience is filled with vibrant and colorful spaces that reflect the learning that takes place in each class. In Kindergarten and 1st grade, music teachers will help students develop foundational musical skills and a lifelong love of music.

Elementary School teachers will work in a learning environment carefully crafted to instill a love of learning for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. Our unique classroom setting in the heart of Washington Heights provides a perfect music classroom environment for young learners. In addition, our campus includes significant outside spaces for our budding performers.

About You (Qualifications)

Deeply aligned to TEP’s mission of providing a world-class education to historically under-resourced student communities (90% of TEP students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 22% of TEP students receive Special Education services, and 25% of TEP students are Multi-Lingual Learners)
Classroom experience: Minimum of 2 years of lead music teaching experience in grade levels K-4 in a public charter school, traditional public school, or private school setting
The ability to develop and implement specialized music curriculum and teaching methods to each individual student's needs and learning style to ensure student progress.
Outstanding verbal ability and strong communication skills
Certification requirements: Teachers do not need to possess a New York State Teacher Certification to be hired at TEP Charter School. However, prospective teachers that do not yet have New York State teaching certification must identify and present a pathway to obtain New York State teaching certification on their application.
Education requirements: TEP adheres to the educational requirements outlined within the individual pathways to NYS teaching certification (see above), and does not require any additional degree programs.

Why TEP (Benefits)

At TEP, growth isn't just for our students—continued growth is also a central priority for our teachers. That's why we're redefining the teacher experience, offering a rewarding career that includes an annual salary that matches TEP’s high expectations.

Compensation: Master Teachers earn an annual salary of $140,000, with the opportunity to earn a significant annual bonus up to $35,000 based on whole school performance