Apap365 is hiring: Upper School Music Teacher in New York

New York, NY

The Browning School is a K-12 boys school located on 62nd Street in midtown Manhattan, New York. Founded by scholar and teacher John A. Browning, The Browning School has been a leader in fostering the intellectual and personal growth of boys and young men since 1888. Serving roughly 450 students in kindergarten through grade 12, Browning strives to combine the best of a traditional prep school environment and curriculum with imaginative teaching and a strong value system – all in a single-sex setting.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Browning is looking for a full-time Upper School music teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. The position will begin on or around August 20, 2025. The expected annual salary range for this position is $70,000-150,000, commensurate with experience. A bachelor’s degree or considerable experience in the role is required. An advanced degree in a related field is preferred. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Overview

This is a brand new position. As such, the Upper School music teacher will, within the context of the arts department and School’s mission, values, and philosophy of learning, concept a full musical program and curriculum, and then directly teach or oversee all aspects of that curriculum as the Upper School moves into its new building, physically separate from but culturally consistent with the Lower and Middle Schools.

Key Responsibilities

Among other things, the music teacher will:

1. Develop and teach a required, half-credit, semester-long, ninth grade music course
2. Assess and potentially adjust the current required, half-credit, semester-long, tenth grade music course curriculum in the context of their evolving programmatic vision
3. Develop and teach full- or half-credit musical electives centered on theory, composition, performance, and/or appreciation for eleventh and twelfth grade students
4. Direct, oversee, or advise existing musical ensembles - rock band, an a cappella group, chamber - that may meet outside regular academic hours
5. Communicate regularly and occasionally in person with the Lower and Middle School music coordinators to ensure clarity and consistency of vision, program, and curriculum
6. Identify opportunities for, and communicate with parents regarding, community performances, competitions, and collaborations to showcase student talent
7. Coordinate a robust program of after school music lessons for Upper School boys, including the hiring of instructors, managing registration, and organizing schedules
8. Manage department budget
9. Implement supervisory duties as assigned, such as lunch or study hall coverage
10. Collaborate as a professional, collegial, and inspirational member of the arts department
11. Participate in professional development to grow the self, department, and school
12. Create trusting relationships with faculty, staff and students built on Browning’s core values of honesty, dignity, curiosity, and purpose

Key Competencies

In general, successful members of the Browning faculty are:

• Champions of boys -- They believe in and love the expansive potential in boys.
• Relationship-oriented -- They actively build meaningful relationships with students and families.
• Purpose-driven -- They are inquiry-minded, curious and resourceful in finding solutions and growth opportunities.
• Justice-seeking -- They seek to address students and their needs with an equity-oriented and antiracist lens and engage in the deep work of equity in the classroom and school community.
• Can-do collaborators -- They seek collaboration and listen deeply to others, and they believe that a can-do attitude allows a team to accomplish more.

Those interested in the position should address their résumé and cover letter to Kate Bancroft and submit their application via this link.

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