Vocal Music Teacher

About Academy of Visual and Performing Arts

Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is a 6-12th grade, tuition-free public charter school for students in Fort Worth, Texas. Our mission is to provide a safe, challenging learning environment that cultivates our students’ academic and artistic excellence. We exist to ensure that all students are provided with equitable opportunities to Learn In The Arts and Learn Through The Arts.

Start Date: This is a pool position. The start date is dependent on when a vacancy opens up. However, we still encourage you to apply as we will interview you and keep your candidacy on hold until an opening becomes available.

Type: Full-time position. Work hours are generally 8:15 am - 4:45 pm. Flexibility in the work schedule is expected due to the nature of working in a start-up environment. The schedule will be adjusted to accommodate after-hours assignments.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Conservatory Director, the Vocal Music Teacher ensures that the campus meets high standards of organizational and academic excellence with a strong focus on driving strong student achievement outcomes. As an Academy of Visual and Performing Arts teacher, core responsibilities, at a minimum, include:

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement plans for the vocal music program and implement written lesson plans that fulfill the curriculum and program requirements, including differentiation, scaffolds, and formative and summative assessments and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Provide instruction and appropriate learning experiences to students designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, learning activities, instructional materials, equipment, and technologies to build students' content knowledge and skills and to meet the diverse needs of assigned students.

• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).

Student Growth and Development

• Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student's eligibility to participate in band.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, UIL rules, and board policy in the band area.
• Use a variety of ongoing formative and summative assessment measures to determine mastery of grade-level, content-area standards.
• Maintain accurate and efficient record-keeping of official attendance records, grade reports, student files, documentation of state and local assessment preparation, and other appropriate documents.

Budget and Inventory

• Ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Coordinate fundraising activities and manage funds.
• Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within the department.
• Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all band equipment.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Build a classroom learning environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, psychological, social, and emotional well-being of students.
• Execute and maintain appropriate student-centered discipline techniques and effective classroom management strategies to maximize student learning and time on task.
• Establish and consistently monitor expectations for student behavior - in and outside of class, between classes, during performances/exhibitions, at assigned duty stations, and when off campus.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Communication

• Provide two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Communicate in a way that fosters collegiality and team building among staff members.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

• Collaborate with core and non-core educators during professional learning and professional development.
• Collaborate to design arts-integrated, project-based learning experiences for all students.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

Other

• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

First and foremost, candidates must have an unwavering commitment to the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts’ mission and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of AVPA students, families, and staff. Additionally, for this position, we’re looking for candidates who possess a combination of the following skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for the subject and level assigned (or accepted in an approved Alternative Certification Program) and have passed the required prerequisite examinations
• Music certification preferred
• Three (3) years of experience teaching vocal music / choir
• Knowledge of the overall operation of the vocal music program
• Ability to manage budget and personnel Knowledge of state and UIL policies governing band
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead, influence, and hold others accountable to high standards of academic and artistic excellence
• Strong learning orientation and desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Successful criminal background check required

Benefits

What We Offer

Academy of Visual and Performing Arts’ compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for the PK-12 charter market to ensure equity across our institution. The salary for this role is based on the 2023-2024 Teacher Salary Schedule. AVPA is committed to internal pay equity throughout our organization. Because of this, we do not negotiate salary offers outside our salary bands. We offer a competitive benefits package with comprehensive health benefits. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including relevant and quality professional development, laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Academy of Visual and Performing Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.