Lower School Music Teacher

To plan and implement opportunities for students to engage with music both by creation and appreciation; help students develop enjoyment of and appreciation for music through an articulated and forward-thinking curriculum; design music experiences that include singing playing creating and performing music; work with homeroom teachers to integrate and connect to the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a love and joy for music in children grades K-4
• Teach LS music to each class one time per week. 20 classes/ week; 352 students
• Create a sequential program that builds musical literacy performance skills and appreciation for diverse musical traditions
• Plan and lead engaging age-appropriate lessons that incorporate singing movement instruments and creative expression
• Demonstrate experiential teaching methods that incorporate cultural social and kinesthetic approaches to teaching music
• Organize and direct student performances assemblies and special events throughout the school year
• Work collaboratively with homeroom teachers to design projects that integrate diverse music into units of study
• Build relationships with community members to bring diverse and interesting experiences into the lower school
• Participate in planning and alignment of curricular best practices
• Develop a working understanding of relevant and appropriate music education standards
• Work collaboratively with the K-12 music faculty as well as the lower school team
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner
• Attend all K-12 and divisional meetings and inservice
• Perform other duties as determined by Lower School Administration and the Director of School

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors degree in Music Education Masters preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching music in a school setting
• Experience building an elementary school music program
• Ability to accompany on piano preferred
• Bring a joyful and positive presence to the community
• Adhere to professional standards and expectations
• Foster a love of music and mastery of music concepts in young children
• Be a creative and innovative leader with the ability to create an inclusive equitable and welcoming music environment for our students
• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skill