Middle School Band Teacher
Middle School Band Teacher
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Voyager Academy
4302 Ben Franklin Blvd
Durham NC 27704
Title: Middle School Band Teacher
Status: Full Time
Reports to: Middle School Principal
Voyager Academy is a fully accredited K12 charter school located in Durham NC where students participate in deep learning through authentic project based learning experiences. Our faculty and staff collaboratively strive to inspire lifelong learning and lead by modeling our core values of confidence empathy curiosity reflection and integrity.
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Middle School Band Teacher to join our Middle School Team for the 2526 school year in our new Performing Arts Center.
Job Description:
The band teacher will provide musical guidance and direction to our middle school students. To be successful you should be creative assertive and passionate about music and be able to teach various instruments and styles of music. Candidate should demonstrate exceptional communication leadership teamwork and organizational skills at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Employment hours are 7:45 3:45 Monday through Friday of each school week.
- Teach instrumental music to 4th through 8th grade students
- Work in conjunction with the high school band teacher to prepare middle school students for our current high school band program
- Embrace a teamwork mindset and will collaborate with the performing arts team to continue to expand and develop the performing arts at Voyager Academy
- Open to Extracurricular responsibilities which could include: Pep bands extracurricular band opportunities competitions etc.
- Establish performance requirements enforce academic requirements and verify each students eligibility to participate
- Decide on appropriate musical pieces for the students to perform based on the venue and occasion
- Plan rehearse and direct musical experiences for the school and community
- Cooperate with the school administration in providing music programs for school productions and as appropriate civic functions that enhance students performing experience
- Oversee scheduling and other arrangements for the rehearsals and concerts in cooperation with the fine arts team and administration
- Maintain an accurate inventory of equipment instruments supplies etc.
- Control the storage and use of schoolowned equipment and materials; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required
- Submit budget needs annually to the principal in accordance with established timelines and guidelines
- Order all supplies and materials necessary for musicrelated activities in accordance with established district procedures and budget allocations
- Develop and implement plans for music programs and shows written evidence of preparation as required
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
- Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students
- Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
- Attend meetings and serve on staff committees as required
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree required. Teaching experience and certification preferred but not required.
About:
Voyager Academy provides a small school feel on a large campus. Fostering a spirit of belonging our mission is to empower every Viking by providing challenging academic instruction and projectbased learning in a safe inclusive and supportive environment. Staff utilize experiential and traditional learning strategies so that students become responsible engaged and innovative members of society. Families and staff partner together to ensure that every student is prepared for their future opportunities.
Benefits:
- NC State Health Plan
- Dental/Vision/LifeInsurance/Disability benefits
- PTO 14 days 1st Year)
- NC State Retirement Plan
- Builtin planning time and professional development opportunities
- CEU planning and tracking support
Employment Type
Full-Time
