Job Title: Music Educator
Location: Enfield Public Schools Enfield CT
Enfield Public Schools Mission Statement:
We believe public education is an essential component of a free and democratic society. In a partnership of family school community and local and state government our mission is to enable all students to meet high standards make productive choices in their personal lives contribute to a diverse global society and act as responsible citizens. To accomplish this we must seek the necessary resources to:
- Provide a safe nurturing and academically challenging learning environment.
- Provide students and staff with opportunities to reach their full potential.
- Prepare students to become productive lifelong learners.
- Instill in our students a curiosity and love for learning which embraces the arts and the world around them.
- Prepare students to become selfreliant honest respectful and responsible members of a diverse and global society.
- Improve student learning by holding staff accountable for providing the most effective learning environment and using the most effective teaching strategies.
Job Description: Enfield Public Schools is seeking a passionate and dedicated Music Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a love of music in students and promoting their musical growth and development.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive music curriculum that aligns with state standards and district goals.
- Create engaging lesson plans that incorporate best instructional practices including differentiated instruction collaborative learning and technology integration.
- Teach various aspects of music education including vocal and instrumental music music theory and music history.
- Foster a classroom environment that is welcoming respectful and supportive of all students promoting equity and inclusion.
- Assess and evaluate students progress through formative and summative assessments providing constructive feedback to support their musical growth.
- Encourage students to explore their musical talents and express themselves creatively through performance and composition.
- Collaborate with colleagues parents and the community to support student learning and create opportunities for students to showcase their musical abilities.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in music education.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Music Education or a related field.
- Valid Connecticut teaching certification in Music Education Music PK12 049
- Experience teaching music at various grade levels.
- Strong knowledge of child development and instructional strategies for music education.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.