About Fusion Academy Alexandria
Fusion Academy Alexandria is located in the heart of historic Old Town Alexandria within walking distance of several restaurants, shops and two Metro stops. Our campus occupies the first floor of the John Carlyle building overlooking beautiful green space. Our building includes a gym, secured parking garage, and an urban beekeeper. Our environment is important to us, and we understand how much it contributes to our day-to-day well-being.
We are a close-knit community of teachers, students, and administrators focused on enjoying every day and providing a supportive and nurturing environment for academic excellence. We hope you will apply and become a part of our incredible team.
Position Summary:
Fusion Academy Alexandria has an opening in MAY for an enthusiastic full-time music teacher. (We are a year-round school with reduced summer hours.) In addition to teaching classes, this person will also be involved with campus activities and tasked with developing a full music program. If you are looking for a position that allows you to teach students in a supportive one-to-one environment rather than focusing on managing a classroom of students, we would love to discuss this position with you. Fusion teachers provide a student-centered, supportive learning environment that promotes compassion and tolerance, emotional security, resourcefulness, and independent critical thinking while customizing the learning experience for every student. If you are looking for a teaching position that will truly allow you to change the lives of your students, Fusion Alexandria might be a great fit for you.
Qualifications Required:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required for consideration.
Teaching credentials are a plus but are not mandatory, we welcome applicants who want to become great teachers.
Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD is a plus but not mandatory.
The ideal candidate is outgoing, well organized, willing to apply technology and all its advantages, and is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting with amazing co-workers and an incredible school culture.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Provide a one-to-one teaching experience in the areas of music creation (songwriting, composition, beat making), audio recording and music production (especially electronic music production), and traditional musical instruction like instrumental music (guitar, drums, bass, keyboard) and music fundamentals/enrichment (theory, appreciation) at grade levels 6-12. 70% of the teaching load will focus on musical creativity through music technology.
Competencies Desired:
One-to-one teaching experience.
A knowledge of and experience with differentiated teaching and learning
Excellent communication skills
A growth mindset toward helping to build a positive school culture
Dedicated to professional growth and a “we” mentality
A commitment to student mentoring
Are you EPIC!?
Do you strive to be the most Excellent version of yourself?
Are you Passionate about helping students regardless of where they are or how they learn?
Do you like Innovative schools that are student-centered and committed to continuous improvement?
Are you a bold and Courageous educator who desires to understand and support all the students you teach?
If you answered Yes to these questions, Fusion Alexandria is interested in learning more about you.
Company Background:
Fusion Education Group is a fast-growing company headquartered in downtown Grand Rapids, MI, that owns and operates a national network of Fusion Academies. Fusion Academy started as a single, unique private school in the San Diego area that has grown to over sixty campuses throughout the U.S. Each Fusion Academy is an accredited, one-to-one private school for grades 6 through 12. But we’re so much more than that. We’re dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment where every student can flourish – emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Our teaching approach is unique and effective: one student and one teacher for the whole class period. This lets us present course material in a focused environment, at a pace and in a style that suits each student’s individual interests, strengths, and challenges.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Self-determined schedule
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alexandria, VA 22314: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
