Secondary School Music Teacher

The Secondary School Music Teacher is responsible for creating a classroom environment that supports the development of students appreciation and understanding of music. They will teach techniques of vocal and instrumental music expression discover and develop students abilities and talents in the field of music and develop knowledge and skills in listening to and reading music. The Music Teacher will demonstrate commitment to our college-going mission by believing in students potential and supporting students learning.

Essential Job Functions:

• Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Culture of Excellence: Fosters a safe culturally responsive and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
• Teaching and Learning: Creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to our academic model and designed to accelerate student learning and achievement
• Data & Assessment: Regularly engages in individual student case management by proactively making data-driven decisions
• Innovation: Develops and executes Music lesson plans following the regulations associated with CCSS in collaboration with the Music Director and CAO.
• Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth actively engages in professional development opportunities and contributes to our professional learning community. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration to grow and hone their craft.
• Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable successful experience working with school music programs
• California teaching credential in music
• Masters degree in music or education preferred
• Experience in working with a diverse student population.
• Spanish-speaking preferred 

Skills Knowledge:

• Teach 6th - 12th grade music classes in an engaging developmentally appropriate way aligned to CCSS
• Develop and support a curriculum that provides a balanced approach to music education including singing playing instrumental music creative movement and performance.
• Familiarity with growth mindset project/inquiry-based learning core competencies and authentic assessment
• Proven record of developing clear and highly organized yearlong curriculum maps units and lesson plans tied to goal/objectives and student expectations
• Maintains a safe organized classroom that supports students independent learning collaboration and choice.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction.
• Monitors and maintains a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectations in which students are engaged and incorporates mutual respect while providing cooperative learning opportunities.
• Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students parents staff and community members by communicating in a tactful courteous and confidential manner.
• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with administrators to formulate and complete professional development plans.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Environment: School environment; fast-paced work constant interruptions.
• Physical requirements: Hearing and speaking to exchange information make presentations and communicate over the telephone; seeing to read prepare and proofread documents and view computer monitors; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling bending at the waist and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects; ability to go to sites apart from primary office to conduct business.

Pay Range: $68969.96 - $113824.10. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information :

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage dental vision and life insurance at no cost to the employee. We also offer an optional 403b with company match as a supplement to STRS retirement pension. In addition employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

Quality of Life in the Central Valley: 

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west Californias Central Valley is one of the worlds most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Companys agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life low cost of living and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting fishing skiing and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer. 

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status sexual stereotypes age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

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