CPFA Music Teacher - Guitar and Music Technology Emphasis

Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS)  is a state-wide, public (tuition-free) K-12 online charter school with approximately students. The Center for Performing and Fine Arts is an on-site and online enrichment program open to PALCS students by audition.  Our teachers are part of an educational team whose innovative approach to education provides a dynamic learning experience for students across Pennsylvania through cyber education. All teachers report to work throughout our various locations in Pennsylvania.

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Job Purpose:

Based in West Chester, PA, the PALCS  Center for Performing and Fine Arts (CPFA) is an arts-intensive, audition-based, on-site and online program for middle and high school PALCS students. We seek a dynamic music teacher focusing on guitar and music technology to join our CPFA Music Department. The ideal candidate will have classical and jazz guitar training, a strong background in jazz and traditional music theory, experience in music production, digital composition, digital audio workstations, and the ability to play two or more instruments (i.e., guitar, and preferably strings).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide in-person and online instruction using Zoom, Canvas, and other digital platforms.
• Teach individual and small group guitar lessons  (classical, jazz, and contemporary styles).
• Teach group-based guitar and music technology classes for middle and high school students.
• Deliver instruction in traditional and jazz theory.
• Integrate music technology into instruction, including Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and composition software.
• Guide students in composition, arranging, and recording projects using BandLab, Soundtrap, PreSonus Studio One, or similar applications.
• Customize curriculum and repertoire to meet the diverse needs and interests of students.
• Collaborate with our ensemble teachers to prepare students for concerts, festivals, and community performances..
• Assist with student auditions and ensemble placements.
• Provide input for IEP/504 plans and attend meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the CPFA Music Department and their Professional Learning Community.
• Engage in relevant professional development.
• Proctor standardized testing (limited overnight travel may be required 1–2 times per academic year).
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the CPFA Head Administrator or Music Department Chair.

Education, Certification, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Music (master’s preferred)
• Instructional I Certification in Music PK–12 required; Instructional II preferred
• Formal training in classical and jazz guitar
• Ability to play two or more instruments
• Proficiency on additional stringed  instruments (preferred)
• Strong foundation in traditional and jazz theory
• Experience with music technology and DAWs for instruction and student projects
• Ability to teach digital music composition, arranging, and recording
• Prior classroom or group teaching experience at the secondary level
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent rapport with adolescents and a student-centered approach
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Canvas, Zoom, Google Suite, and music education platforms such as Flat, Noteflight, BandLab, Soundtrap, PreSonus Studio One, or similar applications
• Passion for inclusive education in an arts-intensive environment

Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

• Physical: Normal vision, speech, hearing, walking, sitting, standing, lifting, stooping, bending, grasping, keyboarding, and filing ability
• Mental: Positive Attitude, analyzing, problem solving, decision making, and writing.
• Environmental: Online, office, blended school environment
• Travel: As needed to support standardized testing, and additionally, as needed for positional or organizational needs.
• Hybrid Work Eligibility: Yes - as determined by departmental parameters

All PA Leadership Charter School applicants and employees must provide Pennsylvania Clearances: Act 34, 114, and 151 upon employment and every five years from the date the previous clearance was obtained.    

To Apply:

Please apply at the link provided. Please note that we will only contact you if we wish to schedule an interview. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

PA Leadership Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.