Music Teacher-Pelham Elementary
Music Teacher-Pelham Elementary
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Job Description
The Pelham Public School District is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of part-time .20 fte Elementary Classroom Music Teacher. The Classroom Music Teacher works under the supervision of the Building Principal and is responsible for teaching music education to students in grades K-6 and assists the staff of the school in the improvement and appreciation of music and performing Arts instruction. The Classroom Music teacher supports student growth in their enjoyment appreciation and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing moving to music playing of instruments play/musicals and listening and performs other duties directly related to this job description. Successful candidates will have working knowledge of the current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for the Arts at the elementary school level and demonstrated success working in a collaborative educational setting.
All candidates must hold current and valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification as an Academic: Teacher Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General at all levels. Bilingualand bi-cultural applicants are encouraged to apply.
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General:
- Teaches skills in music understanding/appreciation harmony explorations in music and choral music to elementary students.
- Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the music curriculum to the needs of all students.
- Collaborates on a regular basis with non-music teachers on shared projects and the schools arts-integration curriculum across the building
- Encourages students to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible.
- Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students.
- Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music musical instruments and equipment to prevent loss or abuse. Requests repairs to instruments as required.
- Evaluates each pupils musical growth performance and musical understanding. Assesses each individuals contribution to the performance of the group.
- Ability to play the piano is an essential and required skill.
- Bilingual and bi-cultural candidates are preferred.
Additional Related Duties/Responsibilities:
- Selects appropriate music books and instructional supports to enhance learning and requisitions musical instruments and instructional supplies as necessary.
- Cooperation with the Building Principal and staff in providing musical programs for school assemblies open house parent meetings and seasonal programs.
- Communicates with parents and school staff on individual students progress.
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These assessments are just one part of our hiring and development processthey are never the sole deciding hired you will have access to your results if requested the opportunity to ask questions and support in understanding how they relate to your career growth. If you are not hired your assessment results remain confidential and are typically not shared beyond the hiring process. Employers use The Predictive Index assessments only to evaluate candidates for a specific role and do not retain or share results for future use without consent.
At Amherst Regional Public Schools we believe inhiring the best people and helping them succeed. Weve found these insights to be remarkably accurate positive and valuable in identifying natural strengths. Were excited to provide you with this unique perspective to support your success and career development. If youre passionate about education and professional growth we encourage you to apply!
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Employment Type
Part-Time
