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Music Teacher

Employer
BRICK Education Network
Location
Newark, NJ, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Teaching, Fine Arts Teacher

Job Details

OUR MISSION

The BRICK Education Network (BEN) mission is to relentlessly knock down all barriers to students' academic success. Our innovative model aligns an individualized excellent education with the necessary family supports to make sure each and every child can succeed. It's our vision that each and every child will have an unimpeded path to unlocking their limitless potential.

To learn more about BRICK, please visit http://www.bricknewark.org

Benefits

Joining the BRICK Education Network is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting entrepreneurial organization. BEN's unique approach to transforming public education puts successful students and world-class schools at the center of vibrant communities. Powered by diverse leaders and a commitment to fighting the status quo, BRICK is building resilient, intelligent, creative kids by equipping them with a high-quality, nurturing education and thriving, engaged families to support their success from cradle to career.

Overview of Role

Role: The BRICK Education Network seeks to hire teachers for the 2019-2020 school year that have a passionate belief in BRICK's mission and a deep desire to work with underserved students and families. The Music Teacher must be able to show their passion and content expertise through the student lessons they create. The ideal candidate is solution oriented, uses data to drive their instruction, has a collaborative mindset, takes and implements feedback quickly and has a sense of humility. Teachers must be willing to do whatever it takes to ensure their students' academic success.

Essential Functions
    • Develop and implement thoughtful, differentiated, lesson plans that accelerate student learning
    • Use daily student learning data to reflect on practice and adjust instruction as needed
    • Support all student learning styles
    • Engage fully in a coaching relationship and act on coaching action steps with urgency
    • Teach and enforce the school-wide systems and structures
    • A passionate belief in BRICK Academy's mission, values, and educational model;
    • A deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and their families;
    • An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students;
    • An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them;
    • An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges;
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills;
    • A sense of humility.


Qualifications
    • An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students;
    • An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them;
    • An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges;
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills;
    • Bachelor's degree is required, Master's degree is preferred;
    • Possession of a current and valid teaching certificate in the appropriate subject/content area issued by the New Jersey Department of Education.
    • An ability to meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and "Highly Qualified" according to ESSA;
    • Current authorization to work in the United States - A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.


Salary and Goals
    • Salary Range: Competitive compensation package
    • Full time
    • Employment Period: 11 Months
    • Fringe Benefits: Pension, Health, Dental


BRICK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. BRICK promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

Company

BRICK Education Network is a Charter Management Organization located in Newark, New Jersey. Our innovative model aligns an excellent Education with the necessary family supports to make sure each and every child can succeed. It's our vision that each child will have an unimpeded path to unlocking their limitless potential. A fun fact about BRICK Education Network is that it was founded by 6 visionary Teach For America Alum looking to make an impact on at-risk youth. 

Company info
Website
Telephone
8622634284
Location
534 Clinton Ave
Newark
New Jersey
07108
US

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