Elementary Music Teacher
Elementary Music Teacher
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Job Description
Uncommon Schools seeks an accomplished passionate Elementary Music Teacher to join our faculty. The position represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing program that is dedicated to developing excellence in musical talent throughout the K12 education of our scholars. Our general music pedagogy is grounded in the Orff and Kodaly approaches. Our music program includes singing movement playing instruments and music literacy in every class with students engaged in as much active musicmaking as possible. Instrumental instruction includes recorder (in third grade) unpitched percussion and Orff instruments.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Implement networkprovided curricula and activities to meet musicspecific academic standards;
- Teach all musicbased content including but not limited to singing dance and movement elementary instrumental (recorder Orff instruments drumming) music;
- Develop music literacy lesson components related to teaching rhythm and pitch notation solfege reading and singing improvisation and composition
- Highlevel collaboration with Enrichment teachers and Director of Operations to create and plan for multiple performances throughout the school year
- Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
- Support school instructional and cultural needs including but not limited to academic teaching coverage test proctoring daily systems duties additional supportive duties
- Participate in collaborative curriculum development department activities and schoolwide functions;
- Develops strong classroom management skills congruent with Uncommon Schools system of management;
- Be accountable for students mastery of musical standards;
- Communicate effectively with students families and colleagues; and
- Participate in an annual threeweek staff orientation and training.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor of Arts of Bachelor of Music in Music Music Education or Performance
- Experience teaching general and vocal music to elementary aged children;
- Experience with the Kodaly and Orff approaches. Levels training in one or both pedagogies is highly preferred;
- Ability to manage and direct large groups of students;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Valid State Certification is helpful but not required;
- Piano and vocal proficiency knowledge of recorder basic guitar. Additional instrument proficiency is helpful.
- Belief in and alignment with Uncommons core beliefs and educational philosophy is nonnegotiable;
- Experience performing and/or teaching music is highly preferred;
- Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred;
- Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom;
- Proven trackrecord of high achievement in the classroom;
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects; and
- Evidence of selfmotivation and willingness to be a team player.
Additional Information :
Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.
Compensation
Compensation for this role is between $72000 to $115000.
Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant fulltime teaching experience education certifications and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without fulltime Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $72000.
* The range above represents our compensation scales for theschool year. If starting prior to June 30th 2025 compensation will be based on a slightly lower range reflective of current compensation scales. New hires who fall into this category will see an increase in their compensation starting on July 1st 2025 for next school year which aligns to the scale above.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time paid holidays and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring Winter and Summer).
- Extensive bestinclass training and development
- Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance plans pretax flexible spending (FSA) dependent care (DCFSA) and health saving accounts (HSA)
- Financial Planning
- 403(b) retirement savings program employer match
- Paid leave of absence options (parental medical disability etc.
- Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits
*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.
At Uncommon we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students staff and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences reflective of the communities we servewith over 70 of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.
As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
