1st and 2nd Grade Music Teacher

This position is for the 2025-26 school year. 

Our Mission: We are driven by our mission to foster hope in God by closing the achievement gap and preparing our students for college and beyond. We are fueled by our love for God and his care for every one of our students which motivates us to get better every day. Hope Academy serves over 690 students with the objective of reaching 1200 students. Join our team of mission-driven brothers and sisters to work hard, do good, and make a difference.

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Very Important: Before applying please read and carefully review our Mission & Values as well as our Faith & Life Covenant, and our Guiding Principles about Cultural Harmony. All board members, faculty and staff are joining a covenant community in serving here at Hope Academy.

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Hope Academy is a private, Christ-centered school serving a beautifully diverse community in the heart of urban Minneapolis. We are seeking a passionate, faith-filled Part-Time Music Teacher (.398 FTE) to lead music instruction for our Kindergarten Readiness Program, 1st Grade and 2nd Grade students.

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Job Details

This 0.398 FTE position (approximately 12:00p-3:00p everyday (with the possibility of adding after school duties making the position a 0.429 FTE) will focus on engaging our young learners in joyful, developmentally appropriate music education that introduces foundational musical concepts, movement, rhythm, and singing in a nurturing classroom environment. The Music Teacher will partner with fellow educators and families to support the academic, spiritual, and social development of our students. Salary range for this 0.398 FTE position is $16,318-$27,462 depending on education and years of classroom teaching experience.

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Responsibilities:

• Teach three music classes:
• Kindergarten Readiness Program (3 out of 6 school days)
• 1st Grade (daily)
• 2nd Grade (daily)
• Employ an engaging, culturally responsive, and Christ-centered music curriculum
• Foster a classroom culture of joy, respect, and high expectations
• Collaborate with colleagues in the music department and across grade levels
• Prepare and support student participation in seasonal performances or school-wide celebrations as appropriate

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Qualifications

• Demonstrated love for Jesus Christ and a commitment to Christian education
• Experience working with young children in an educational setting
• Degree in music education or related field preferred
• Strong classroom management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to design/implement joyful, interactive lessons that reflect the school’s commitment to excellence and equity

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16,750.00 - $27,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person