Project Reflect, Inc is a non-profit organization, located in Madison, Tennessee. As an organization that’s rooted in traditional values , our mission is to transform communities through education in a manner consistent with the vision of our founder, Sister Sandra Smithson.

As an organization, we provide mission critical services to elementary schools and communities . These services help students achieve grade level mastery in reading and the humanities while also developing the character to pursue their dreams and to become socially mobile.

We do this in the following ways: 1) We provide high-quality Pre-K programming aligned to kindergarten readiness standards 2) We provide after school tutoring that is aligned to the student’s individual needs and 3) ) We manage a small charter school that shares the same mission and goal, and are open to to expanding.

In 2025-2026, our elementary school, Smithson-Craighead Academy , founded in 2003, underwent a model change that focuses on academic gap prevention in grades K-2 and Middle School Readiness in grades 3-5.

To accommodate this change, the school will be moving to a Co-principal model: A Co-Principal of K-2 and a Co-principal of 3-5 . Each principal will be responsible for leading a team of educators and up to 180 students to a particular end goal:

K-2 : 3rd Grade Readiness– Gap Prevention
3-5l: Middle School Readiness

Our aim is to manage small schools of more leaders, and fewer managers, where teachers work closely with the Co-Principals directly. Our desire is to close the distance between the principal and teachers so that feedback is always fluid and the rate of change and improvement is 10x faster. Our strength is our small size and our ability to pivot when the data warrants us to do so.

The Music Teacher:

The core responsibility of the Music Teacher is to instruct all SCA students in the discipline and history of music as well as direct season performances on campus and occasionally off.

The Music Teacher will be responsible for ensuring our students are fluent in music, music history and performance.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning

Engage in rigorous intellectual preparation that results in strong lesson plans for daily instruction by using High Quality Instructional Materials
Employ data driven instruction on a daily, weekly and quarterly basis through exit tickets, student work analysis and more.
Maintain grade books with highly accurate data that reflects the true , evidence-based performance of our students in terms of skill and knowledge acquisition
Ensure consistent progress monitoring occurs on a weekly basis
Ensure students know basic notation, musical instrument families, and musical periods
Direct and perform no fewer than three shows per year
Must have the ability to teach traditional band instruments and ORF
Must design high-quality performances

Student Culture

Create a positive educational culture of academic achievement, goal-orientation and general scholarship
Manage a classroom of 20+ students in an efficient and loving manner through strong systems and routines
Uphold high expectations for character and academics by using schoolwide systems and models and PRIDE Values
Ensure a literacy rich environment that exposes students to life changing ideas and knowledge
Develop strong executive functioning skills in K-2 students

Professional Development

Participate in Summer PD and weekly PD after school
Participate in Practice Clinics as needed
Use coaching 1:1s with the dean to develop skill and knowledge
Engage in one weekly Related Arts Meeting per week

Engagement and Events

Participate in afterschool activities and parent events as needed
Communicate with families and deliver honest accurate information and reportage regarding academic performance and student conduct

Administrative Duties/Responsibilities:

Check email daily and respond to requests within 24 hours
Successfully complete state mandated trainings , such as Mandated Reporter Trainings
Ensure student attendance is accurate
Other duties as needed

Required Skills/Abilities/ Mindsets

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven track record of student achievement
Proficiency in MS Word and the Google WorkSpace Suite
Familiarity with NWEA/MAP or other high quality assessment tools
Demonstrated understanding of instructional methodology, content and knowledge for music and performance
Exceptional Direct Instruction skills
Possesses a mindset demonstrating our PRIDE values of Patience, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence

Education and Experience:

TN Teacher’s Licence
Bachelor’s Degree
At least one year experience in the classroom with results based in evidence

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Walking throughout the campus

If interested, send your resume and cover letter to: james.robinson@scanashville.org.

Pay: $53,360.11 - $74,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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