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Bard High School Early College Brooklyn, a partnership between Bard College and the New York City Department of Education, invites applications for a faculty member in Music to join our community beginning in January 2026.

The Bard Early Colleges (BEC) are founded on the belief that, for many young people, college can and should start at an earlier age. Acting on this belief, Bard Early College enables students to begin serious college study in place of the traditional 11th and 12th grades, at no cost to students or families. The Bard Early Colleges offer a unique home for young people’s intellectual ambition: as both tuition-free, branch campuses of Bard College and public high schools, they award a high school diploma and a Bard College Associate in Arts degree (and 60 transferable credits) by the end of the 12th grade. Students are taught by Bard College faculty in undergraduate seminar classes, all deeply rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, in Bard College’s commitment to excellence in teaching, and in Bard’s mission as a private college in the public interest.

Now entering its third decade, the Bard Early College network enrolls over 3,300 young people in campuses in Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Hudson, New York; Newark, New Jersey; New Orleans, Louisiana; Cleveland, Ohio; Baltimore, Maryland; and Washington, D.C.

Position Duties

BHSEC Brooklyn seeks candidates able to teach a broad range of courses in Music; ability to cover multiple fields is especially desirable. Candidates will teach courses in their field of specialization, as well as survey courses in the theory, history, appreciation and criticism of music. Successful applicants will be able to develop and implement innovative and engaging lesson plans that foster creativity and expression, using a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners. Successful candidates will encourage collaboration and interdisciplinary learning through group projects and performances. Successful candidates will also foster an appreciation of the cultural and historical contexts of various genres of music, emphasizing the diverse perspectives and experiences of musicians from different cultures and time periods.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in curriculum development (especially for new elective courses).

• Commitment to regular and ongoing professional development.

• Commitment to working with students individually and in small groups through tutoring, office hours and advising outside of regular class time.

• Communicate regularly with administrators, parents and other stakeholders about student progress and engagement.

• Participate fully in the life of the school, including student advising, club advising, and committee service.

Location: Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Brooklyn, 301 Vermont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Start Date: January 2026

Duration: Full-time, ongoing

Compensation: The salary for the position will depend on degree/credit attainment and years of experience as per the United Federation of Teacher’s (UFT) salary scale found here https://www.uft.org/your-rights/salary/doe-and-city-salary-schedules/teachers-salary-schedule-2018-2021.

The position may be funded by either Bard College or the NYC Department of Education.

We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package.

• The ideal candidate will have exemplary educational practices, with a demonstrated interest in engaging and challenging younger students with diverse racial backgrounds, economic backgrounds, and a variety of approaches to learning and/or needs for learning supports.

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a continued interest in the ongoing work in their field.

• The ideal candidate will understand cultural differences and purposefully help to uplift ideas from underrepresented groups to improve the equity balance in education and will exhibit an inclusive philosophy where all students are capable of succeeding regardless of differences and challenges.

• Strong preference will be given to those candidates who currently (or formerly) have New York State Teaching Certification in Music and have worked for New York City Public Schools.

• Preference will be given to candidates who have both college and high school teaching experience and demonstrate interest in motivating and supporting all students to excel at college level coursework.  

• Preference will be given to those candidates who have earned a M.A., M.M., D.M., or Ph.D. in their field.

To apply, please upload a letter of interest and curriculum vitae through the specific Interfolio job application link provided here: https://apply.interfolio.com/166422

Then Click on the "Apply Now" button found on the upper right corner of the Interfolio page.

Review of applications begins immediately and will proceed until the position is filled.    

Questions: 

Contact the Dean of Students, Shawn Steele at bk-hiring@bhsec.bard.edu. Please indicate in the subject line of your email that it is an Inquiry about the Full-Time Music Faculty position at BHSEC Brooklyn.

Bard High School Early College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. Women and members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.  Visit https://www.bard.edu/earlycollege/about/ for more information on our schools.

Bard High School Early Colleges shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

About Bard College

Building on a 150-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College's mission has expanded across the country, around the world, and to meet broader student needs.Now, approximately 2,000 undergraduates study in Annandale and more than 200 graduate students study in Bard programs, plus nearly 1,000 students in our early colleges. Total enrollment for Bard College and its global affiliates is approximately 5,000 students. The undergraduate program at our main campus in the Hudson River Valley of upstate New York retains a reputation for scholarly excellence and civic engagement. We are committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow's thought leaders.

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