GJHS - Music Accompanist Instructor
GJHS - Music Accompanist Instructor
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Job Description
The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the202526school year:
Goshen Junior High School
Music Accompanist Instructor
POSITION PURPOSE: The Music Instructional Assistant supports the effective operation of the schools music ensembles by providing instructional administrative and performance assistance under the direction of the classroom teacher. This role is essential in ensuring smooth daily rehearsals and performances by accompanying choirs assisting with string orchestra classes and facilitating classroom readiness. The assistant enhances student learning by offering individual and group support maintaining rehearsal momentum and stepping in when needed to lead rehearsals. This position requires musical proficiency collaboration organizational skills and a proactive studentcentered approach to foster a positive and efficient learning environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Daily Accompanist for the GJH and GIS Choirs & 6thGrade Orchestra Assistant
- Collaboration skills needed
- Organization skills
- Record keeping as requested by director
- Ability to coach sectionals and help individual students as needed
- Ability to play parts independent from the ensemble
- Ability to perform choral piano accompaniments.
- Simple string instrument tuning and repair
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Bachelors degree
Job Description:
- Assist Music Ensembles throughout the day under the direction of the classroom teacher.
- Accompany the choirs in concert and daily rehearsals including warmups if requested
- Be available for administrative tasks such as taking attendance distributing tickets
- Be available to help tune instruments at the beginning of class for the orchestra class.
- Be able to administer basic instrument repairs for string instruments.
- Given adequate notice be available for all performances of the assisted classes.
- Be available to run individual small group section or full group instruction for specified lengths of time.
- Be available to run the classroom rehearsal in circumstances where the classroom teacher may not be present and a qualified music substitute would be unavailable.
Critical Attributes
- The beginning of the class periods is a critical time period to be present in assisting the classroom teacher to move into instructional time as quickly as possible. The Music Instructional Assistant can be pushing students to be ready as quickly as possible and to begin taking attendance (and/or helping tune in the orchestra class).
- Bring a positive and constructive presence to the classroom for the benefit of all students and instructors.
- When not actively involved in assisting activities seek out ways (or tasks) that will be of greatest assistance to the students and instructors at those times.
- Communicate with the leading classroom teacher regarding assigned hours to maximize effectiveness of allotted time.
WORK CALENDAR: School Year 180 days per year; 29.5 hours per week
SALARY:$21.00$21.65 rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #212)
BENEFITS:Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview.Benefit information can be found online at PROCESS:In order to be considered all applicants must have completed their online application at CURRENT GCS EMPLOYEES CLICK HERE
Please attach the following to your application:
- Letter of interest
- Uptodate resume
For questions regarding this position please contact:
Jan Baker
Goshen Junior High Principal
1216 S. Indiana Ave.
Goshen IN46526
jbaker@
The Goshen Community Schools Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race color creed sex age handicap or national origin.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS:Until Filled
Employment Type
Part-Time
