Position: Music Teacher

Location: Metro Catholic School (Cleveland, OH)

Type: Full-Time

Partnership Schools are accepting applications for a Music teacher at Metro Catholic School (1910 W 54th St, Cleveland). We are looking for educators who share an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and an appreciation and respect for Catholic culture, identity, and values.

Partnership teachers are eager for continuous feedback as they develop their instructional practice and grow professionally. At the Partnership we support teachers through weekly school-based professional development, network-wide PD meetings, coaching and feedback sessions from school-site leadership, and nationally recognized partner organizations —Teach like a Champion (TLaC), Amplify, Core Knowledge, etc.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Developing a positive and structured classroom environment that engages students and motivates them to succeed
Assuming responsibility for the progress of students with a high sense of urgency and ownership towards quantifiable results
Developing weekly written lesson plans that correlate with Partnership network curriculum, goals, and objectives by subject level
Fulfilling the school’s mission to educate the whole child, mind, body, and spirit
Taking accountability for student learning and for meeting classroom performance goals
Creating and communicating with families of students in a positive and respectful manner
Participating in ongoing professional developments sessions

The ideal candidate will have:

A deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of urban Catholic education
An uncompromising belief that all students can learn
A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers both school-wide and across the network
Knowledge of best practices and proven pedagogical techniques in urban education
A willingness to be reflective and receive feedback in order to grow as an educator
Strong instructional, classroom management, and discipline skills
Technological proficiency and adaptability
Excellent communication skills

Position Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree from a competitive university is required
Respect for and appreciation of the Catholic faith and Catholic education
Must pass a background check

Early Career Teachers: Teachers with 0-3 years of experience will be paid no less than $42,000. After three years, teachers have the opportunity to earn at least $50,000.

Experienced Teachers: We have a pay scale that allows for maximum flexibility when a candidate transfers from another school or district (up to $73,140 for the 2025-2026 school year for teachers with 20+ years of experience). Salaries are determined based on years of teaching and school leadership experience, and evaluation of instructional mastery and mission alignment through an in-person demo lesson and interview. Opportunities for promotion occur every 3-5 years based on clear and published criteria, with the potential for up to 17% increases in those promotion years.

Partnership Schools is an equal-opportunity employer organization that values diversity.

Application Requirements:

To apply, please navigate to the "Work for Us" tab through thepartnershipschools.org. The "apply for this position" button is located at the end of each job description. Please be sure to upload your resume and cover letter. When submitting your cover letter, include answers to the following prompts:

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