Job description

Position: Teacher - Music

POSITION SUMMARY: To direct the academic, social, and emotional growth of students so that each student progresses toward the goals and objectives outlined in both the Individual Education Plan and the Service Plan.

New Directions is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Pay and benefits

• 119 hours of paid time off, in addition to paid holidays and breaks.
• Access to life, dental and medical insurance.
• 401k with up to 3% agency matching.
• $20.56 - 24.66/hr to start, additional raises guaranteed.
• Consistent Monday - Friday schedule.
• Join our company, where over 30% of our staff have been with us for 10 years or more.

Minimum Education and/or Professional Qualifications/Skills

• Required: Provisional or Permanent teaching certification in an academic core area and/or in special education.
• Preferred: Masters Degree in a core academic area. Initial or professional certification in an academic core area and/or in special education.
• Experience with “at-risk” emotionally disturbed and/or learning disabled students preferred but not required.
• New regulations under the No Child Left Behind Act effective February 2004 must be obtained to get New York State certification (see New York State Department of Education website under Teacher Certification).

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.56 - $24.66 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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