- Organization:
- Amani Public Charter School
- Location:
- Mount Vernon, NY
- Category:
- Classroom/Choral
- Posted On:
- June 10, 2025
Description
Who You Are You’re a passionate and skilled music educator who believes in the power of the arts to transform lives and communities. You bring creativity, discipline, and vision to the classroom and thrive in a collaborative school culture where innovation and data-driven teaching matter. Who We Are - About Amani Public Charter School Founded in 2010, Amani Public Charter School serves students in grades K–8 in Mount Vernon, NY . Our mission is to equip students with the academic foundation and character development necessary to thrive in competitive high schools, colleges, and careers. Amani proudly offers families a meaningful School Choice option grounded in equity, excellence, and opportunity. The Opportunity - A Unique Arts Education Partnership Amani’s music program is enriched through an exciting collaboration with Sing for Hope, a global nonprofit harnessing the power of the arts to uplift communities. Our Sing for Hope Lab, launched in 2021, serves as a creative hub for piloting the innovative Global Goals Arts Curriculum—a visionary program linking arts education to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Music teachers at Amani have the unique opportunity to lead this work, nurturing young voices while advancing artistic excellence, global citizenship, and social impact.
Requirements
About the Positions
We are hiring multiple General Music Teachers to serve students in grades K, 1, and 5–8. All roles include teaching general
music, with opportunities to specialize in vocal/choral music, instrumental music, or a leadership role as Sing for Hope Lab
Manager.
All roles include:
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Teaching foundational general music to K–8 students
Supporting a robust, standards-based music curriculum
Integrating the Sing for Hope Global Goals Arts Curriculum
Contributing to schoolwide arts events and performances
Creating an inclusive, joyful classroom environment where students explore musical traditions, instruments, literacy,
and self-expression
Available Specializations:
🎤 V ocal/Choral Music – Lead the Sing for Hope Choir, teach vocal technique and harmony, prepare performances, and
support NYSSMA participation
🥁 Instrumental Music – Build an instrumental program, especially in percussion and jazz, and direct student ensembles
🎶 SFH Lab Manager – A leadership position guiding curriculum integration, chorus direction, student recruitment, and
community performances
How to Apply
hr@amanicharter.org