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About the Role
Zeta is seeking an Orchestra Teacher to deliver exceptional, engaging orchestral instruction that develops students’ musicianship, collaboration, confidence, and lifelong love of music. This role is crucial in building the next chapter of educational excellence by fostering a love for learning and changing the landscape of public education.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver exceptional, musically rigorous instruction across string instruments.
- Build a joyful, inclusive, and rigorous learning environment.
- Drive ambitious student and program outcomes, maintaining 100% enrollment, completing required events, and using data to monitor progress.
- Lead high-quality in-school and after-school orchestra and ensemble programs.
- Prepare students for auditions, festivals, competitions, and external performances.
- Maintain instruments and inventory with exceptional care, ensuring equitable access to high-quality equipment.
- Build authentic, meaningful relationships with students and families.
- Collaborate closely with leaders and colleagues and participate in weekly professional development.
- Contribute actively to whole-school priorities and initiatives.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in music, music education, orchestral performance, or a related field.
- Experience working in orchestral music through teaching, private instruction, ensemble leadership, after-school or community programming, or professional performance.
- Full-time experience teaching orchestra in an elementary, middle, or high school setting or formal training in orchestral performance at a music conservatory is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience building a student orchestra from the ground up, including developing ensembles, selecting repertoire, and preparing students for high-quality performances.
- Deep expertise in string instruments, orchestral pedagogy, music theory, and conducting.
- Ability to translate expertise into rigorous, accessible, and engaging instruction.
- Passion for developing students’ musicianship, discipline, collaboration, and confidence.
- High expectations for every student’s growth.
- Work authorization is required.
- Permanent authorization to work in the United States.
Skills
- Orchestral instruction
- Musicianship development
- Collaboration
- Confidence building
- Lifelong love of music
- String instruments expertise
- Orchestral pedagogy
- Music theory
- Conducting
- Ensemble leadership
- Performance preparation
- Instrument maintenance and repair
Location
- Middle school campuses
- New York City
Work Type
- Fully on-site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Full-time experience teaching orchestra in an elementary, middle, or high school setting or formal training in orchestral performance at a music conservatory is strongly preferred.
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in music, music education, orchestral performance, or a related field.
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
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.
- 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 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.