Elementary Lead Teacher Summer Enrichment CAPA

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED

JOB TITLE:ELEMENTARY LEAD TEACHER: SUMMER ENRICHMENT CHANDLER ACADEMY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (CAPA)

SALARY: STIPEND $2112.00 (stipend covers both weeks of instruction)

REPORTS TO: SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAPA COORDINATOR

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

CAPA Program Dates:June 8 - June 18 2026 (Mon-Thurs)- 2 Hour Teacher Orientation: Fri. June 5 2026 (plus 2hr auditions by Band & Orchestra directors only)

CAPA Hours:8:30am-3:30pm

Teacher Workday:8:15am-3:45pm (Lunch 30 mins)

Final Performance:June 18 2 Hour evening performance

Responsibilities include:

• Choose music for instruct and conduct a CAPA primary large ensemble
• Conduct/direct a CAPA primary large ensemble in the final performance
• Monitor students during break and snack times
• Plan/teach sectionals and small groups with content including: musicality drama rhythmic exploration tuning and balance team building and other large ensemble musical skills
• Research plan and provide opportunities for students to explore connections between music and technology
• Provide opportunities for students to safely explore innovative tools including technology
• Work closely with media / technology instructor to help facilitate multimedia projects
• Other duties as assigned
• Electives Lead: plan/teach introductory/exploratory lessons related to performing arts. These may include beginning singing/playing improvisation and audio production

All positions are contingent upon enrollment. Candidates are kept abreast of enrollment numbers and are notified when a class has formally made. Sometimes enrollment doesnt make for a full position; in that case applicants will be contacted and offered a half position if possible.

Job Goal:

The lead classroom teacher will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating

standards and curriculum into meaningful learning experiences through hands-on instruction.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Continued employment with Chandler Unified School district for the 2026-2027 School Year.
• Bachelors/Masters Degree (Music/Theatre preferred)
• Candidates must possess a valid AZ Teaching Certificate
• Candidates must posess a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Minimum 1 year of experience in preparing concerts (band and orchestra directors) working with students in 6-12 grades and with general music orchestra band or media / technology classes.

Core Job Functions:

• Communicates learning goals to students in a well-planned organized manner using clear and precise language

• Prepare and deliver instruction appropriate to the student population including curriculum that addresses abilities interests and individual needs
• Use available technology to enhance learning
• Establish program routines to promote a positive environment conducive to effective instruction
• Document and resolve issues related to student behavior problems and attendance
• Reflect on teaching and strive to improve professional competence
• Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities
• Maintain accurate complete legible and correct records as required by law district policy and administrative regulation
• Participate in scheduled meetings District Initiatives and parent conferences as needed
• Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the supervisor and which may relate to student activities student supervision or other planning and professional assignments
• Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by Community Education Summer Academy Program Specialist

Core Values:

• Excellencein all we do. No matter how large or small we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value a quality and our most important product.
• Equityand fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler and we intend for all our students staff and patrons to have the opportunity tools and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaborationis an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrityis simply non-negotiable. Honesty integrity and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiencyis the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers as it relates to position in a prompt efficient friendly and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible reliable and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous cooperative working relationships with students staff and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this classification typically require: stooping kneeling crouching standing walking pushing reaching lifting feeling talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions. Employees may be subject to travel body fluids fumes odors dusts gasses poor ventilation workspace restrictions and intense noise. Employees may be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Required Experience:

IC