Music Teacher (K-5) 2026-2027

Schedule:Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm

Salary:$60,500 - $90,000.

What is the opportunity?This innovative school focuses on building independence, ingenuity, empathy, and leadership through enrichment programming, agile learning, and exceptional instruction. That's where you come in. Are you an expert educator who takes a creative approach to equipping scholars with critical thinking, cultural competencies, and rigorous lessons? Do you have a track record of building successful scholars? Your next step is clear. Grow with us!

What’s in it for you?

• Merit-based pay increases annually
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
• Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
• Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
• Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
• Regular strategic professional development and coaching
• Career advancement opportunities
• Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
• Windows-based laptop
• Regular team-building activities and outings
• 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually
• 30 paid holiday observances
• A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students

What will you be doing?

• 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.

What do we require from you?

• 2+ years working in an urban education setting preferred
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• You possess or are eligible for NJ certification in MusicOR You have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (if graduated after Sept 2015) or 2.75 (before Sept 2015) for NJ certification requirements

Want to join our FAmily?We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that’s what our families deserve. We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.