Overview:

Beaumont School seeks a part-time Music Teacher who is a dynamic music educator and who believes in individualizing education to maximize student learning. The successful candidate must seek to build a strong relationship with students, parents, faculty, and community. The candidate will be able to plan, implement, and evaluate a variety of general music, band, and chorus classes in addition to coordinating events, performing groups, and competition participation. This position requires an individual that excels independently as well as in a collaborative environment.

About Beaumont:

Since 1850, Beaumont has been the premier institution in Cleveland to educate young women who will change the world. Inspired by the example of Saint Angela Merici to serve others and to champion the education of women, Beaumont is dedicated to a college preparatory and International Baccalaureate liberal arts education. The all-girl, culturally diverse learning environment encourages every student to develop the qualities she needs to thrive academically, spiritually, emotionally, and physically in an evolving global society.

Summary:

The Music Teacher instills in each student an appreciation of the art of music as part of general culture. This role will teach the techniques of vocal and/or instrumental music expression and discover and develop the talents of students in the field of music.

Reports to: Principal

Status: Exempt, part-time, year-round

Responsible for teaching two, 90-minute blocks each day on a 2-day A/B cycle every other
day

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in education/or related field; Graduate Degree or other advanced education, or equivalent work experience preferred
• Current Ohio Teaching License
• Current BCI/FBI Background Check
• At least three years of successful full-time experience as a classroom teacher preferred; Administrative experience beneficial
• VIRTUS Training

Qualities:

• Self-motivated and service-oriented
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Works respectfully and professionally with attention to detail
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline, and willingness to take on challenging tasks
• Displays excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management, organizational skills, and prioritization of work to meet the needs of students
• Competent in the use of Google Workspace for Education and Microsoft 365 applications, PowerSchool, and Music related software applications, such as Garage Band and able to use classroom equipment, such as a Promethean Active Panel
  • Understand, agree, and articulate the mission and philosophy of Beaumont School

Position Responsibilities:

• Teaches skills in music appreciation, harmony, and explorations in instrumental music (band, orchestra, instrumental ensemble) and/or choral music (chorus, choir, choral ensemble) to students
• Plans and executes a balanced music program, organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time
• Trained in IB Music and teaches IB Music Curriculum, including elements of composition, performance, and critical analysis
• Provides individual and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students
• Plans, rehearses, and directs students in musical programs for school and community as well as for regional music competitions
• Evaluates each student’s musical growth and performance, assessing individual contribution to the performance of the group
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the philosophy of Beaumont
• Evaluates student academic and behavioral progress keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• Identifies students’ needs on a regular basis, provides necessary accommodations as needed and cooperates with the administration and other faculty members to address issues as they arise
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss the student’s academic and behavioral progress and interprets the school programs
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct. For the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Provides for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, attending county and state workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to listen, physically direct, and speak. The employee is required to sit, stand, stoop, lift, bend, walk, push, pull, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, and other physical exertion (including but not limited to travel by car). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (including but not limited to reading and computer use), color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employee may also be required to periodically lift and carry moderately heavy materials weighing up to approximately 25 pounds. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. General office environment. Work is primarily, but not exclusively, in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential or work hazards; however, there are sometimes stressful conditions. Working conditions will require working in front of a computer for several hours. Occasionally working outside, standard working days or hours is required. Frequent in-person meetings for individuals or groups, tele-meetings, and phone calls. Travel to prospect schools and external events. Variations in noise level will occur.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Beaumont School is a smoke-free and weapons-free property.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 403(b) plan
• Tuition remission for eligible employees

Beaumont School is an equal opportunity employer. Our intent is to recruit, hire, and train, all persons in all job groups in accordance with the law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, national origin, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, or any other protected status.

Application Process:

Please apply online at https://www.beaumontschool.org/about/employment where you can submit a letter of interest, resume, and references in .pdf format