High School Music Teacher
Academy of Tucson High School
Academy of Tucson Schools, an “A”-rated school system, is seeking a dedicated and student-centered High School Music Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. This position includes teaching vocal/chorus, guitar ensemble (beginner and intermediate, and Music Appreciation.
We value educators who bring strong content knowledge and a passion for helping students think critically about music, performance, and competition throughout the state. Our teachers benefit from a supportive environment that emphasizes professional autonomy in instructional practice, allowing educators to design and deliver lessons that best meet the needs of their students while aligning with established academic standards.
Compensation is commensurate with teacher certification, experience, and continued professional development, recognizing both expertise and long-term commitment to the profession.
Primary responsibilities:
- Teach five sections of high school general music including, but not limited to, Choir, Music Appreciation, Guitar
- Teach daily rehearsal classes for high school choir
- Conduct all musical groups in regular, extracurricular performances
- Program appropriate repertoire for rehearsal and performance
- Schedule and teach individual and small-group vocal and/or instrumental lessons
- Manage and evaluate students' musical and academic development
- Develop weekly lesson plans
- Implement regular assessment strategies
- Develop and implement music curriculum aligned with Arizona State Standards for Music
- Monitor and document student progress toward Arizona State Standards for Music
- Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues regarding scheduling issues, upcoming performances, and student progress
- Develop and maintain additional vocal performing groups
- Competition ensembles
Secondary responsibilities:
- Lead students in providing music for community events
- Plan and perform two concerts per year, one each semester
- Design and produce printed programs for ensemble performances
- Manage assignment and care of performance uniforms
- Manage and maintain school instruments
- Maintain and expand music library and additional resources
- Participate in building-specific and district-wide teams
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Knowledge of musical structure, form, terminology, and conventions
- Working knowledge of developmentally appropriate repertoire
- Knowledge of basic instrument care and maintenance
- Conducting skills
- Correct vocal production skills
- Communication skills
- Aural training to detect discrepancy in pitch and intonation
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor-level degree in education
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music
- Major in music education
Other preferred qualifications:
- Appropriate grade level certification
- Music endorsement or special certificate
- Basic piano skills
- Teaching experience
- Technology skills
- Word processing
- Music notation
- Audio recording
- Desktop publishing
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Work Location: In person
