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About the Role
Zeta is seeking a passionate Music Teacher to deliver exceptional, engaging music instruction that develops students’ musicianship, creative expression, confidence, and lifelong love of music. This role is crucial in bringing a bold vision of excellence in music to life and fostering a joyful, inclusive, and rigorous learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver exceptional, musically rigorous instruction that develops students’ musicianship, technical skills, creativity, and confidence.
- Build a joyful, inclusive, and rigorous learning environment that inspires students to take creative risks, develop a genuine love of music, and build a strong sense of belonging.
- Drive ambitious student and program outcomes, maintaining 100% enrollment across clubs and teams, successfully completing all required Specialty events, and using data and student work to monitor progress, refine instruction, accelerate student growth, and ensure 80%+ of students pass unit assessments.
- Lead a high-quality after-school music program that deepens students’ musical skills and passion while expanding opportunities for performance and enrichment.
- Build authentic, meaningful relationships with students and families to support each student’s growth and success.
- Collaborate closely with leaders and colleagues and participate in weekly professional development, applying feedback to continually strengthen instruction.
- Contribute actively to whole-school priorities and initiatives, providing instructional and community support wherever needed.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in music, music education, performing arts, or a related field.
- Experience working in music through teaching, private instruction, after-school or community programming, studios, ensembles, or professional performance.
- Full-time experience teaching music, musical theater, or another performing arts discipline in an elementary, middle, or high school setting is strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of musicianship, music theory, and performance, with the ability to translate expertise into rigorous, accessible, and engaging instruction.
- A passion for developing students’ musical skills, creativity, and confidence, paired with high expectations for every student’s growth.
- Work authorization is required.
- Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.
Skills
- Music instruction
- Musicianship
- Creative expression
- Confidence building
- Lifelong love of music
- Rigorous instruction
- Accessible instruction
- Engaging instruction
- Data analysis
- Collaboration
- Instructional design
Location
- Bronx
- Upper Manhattan
- Queens
- New York City
Work Type
- Fully on-site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Full-time experience teaching music, musical theater, or another performing arts discipline in an elementary, middle, or high school setting is strongly preferred.
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 - $105,500
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions
- Relocation support
- Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses
- Four live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace
- Free Headspace subscription
- MacBook Air
- Specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone
- Fully stocked team spaces with snacks and quality coffee
- Zeta swag, team outings, and sweet treats
- Books and resources for professional development
About the Company
- At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students.
- We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning.
- We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission.
- Zeta serves students across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens and continues to grow our Pre-K through 12th grade network at an ambitious pace.
- Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose.
- We disrupt the status quo, tackle problems together, and stand united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child.
- We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students.
- We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback.
- We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them.
- We are humble, willing to put the team’s needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment.
- We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details.
Equal Opportunity
- Equity is at the heart of our mission. We have a deep commitment to pursuing diversity and striving for equity. Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.