Middle School Music Teacher

Job Title: International Baccalaureate MYP Middle School Music Teacher Cooper Academy

Compensation: $60760$101990

Education: Bachelors Degree

Certification: In the process of getting credentialed Required

Grade Level: Middle school

Work Locations: Cooper Middle Academy

About The Role:

As a Middle School Music Teacher at Cooper Academy you will be instrumental in inspiring young minds and fostering a love for music within students. This position involves planning communicating and executing effective instruction based on the California Standards for Music and the Teaching Profession within the framework of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement music lessons that cater to the needs of each student aligning with state standards and the MYP framework.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to students diverse needs and engage them in problemsolving and critical thinking skills.
• Monitor student achievement and adjust instructions in response to student data.
• Manage and organize the repair servicing and replacement of instruments and equipment.
• Organize student concerts providing opportunities for students to showcase their talents.
• Implement policies procedures and mandates as required.
• Prepare and submit requested reports and plans in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participate in professional development and pursue opportunities to grow professionally.
• Engage in school district and department activities and meetings.
• Work collaboratively with other staff including administration counseling clerical and other teachers.
• Work with parents and community members to provide for the instructional needs of music students.
• Foster positive relationships between students staff and community members.
• Facilitate the social and emotional growth of students by supporting a positive musical experience while developing and encouraging lifelong participation in music.
• Perform all other obligations mandated by laws or Board policy and other reasonable and appropriate tasks assigned by the Administration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Music Education or a related field.
• In the process of obtaining a teaching credential or already credentialed.
• Experience teaching music at the middle school level.
• Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of music theory and the ability to play at least one musical instrument.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

About School Gig:

School Gig is a job platform that connects schools with artists of all types. Our mission is to help California public schools provide students with greater access to highquality arts and music education by connecting schools and districts with real artists who are credentialed or classified in teaching. Aligned with Prop 28 School Gig aims to facilitate the hiring of over 15000 arts and music educators needed to fully implement the proposition.