Part-Time Lower School Music Teacher

August 5, 2024 - June 11, 2025

The Contra Costa Jewish Day School (CCJDS) is a K-8 independent school with 180 students, accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

We are seeking candidates for the 2024-2025 school year for a part-time music teacher for grade K-5. This is a 20% position (8 hours per week). Our music program includes a wide variety of opportunities for students, including but not limited to: singing, instrumental instruction (percussion, xylophones, ukulele, recorder), dance, and music theory. CCJDS offers small class sizes, teaching assistants, a supportive environment, true dedication to professional growth, and an innovative approach to learning. We seek outstanding candidates of all backgrounds.

• A Bachelor’s degree
• Teaching experience
• A passion for working with students with a range of abilities, learning styles, and multiple intelligences
• Experience teaching a differentiated, student-centered curriculum
• Experience creating a nurturing, mutually respectful environment both in the classroom and with colleagues and administrators
• Effective classroom management skills
• Experience and training with the Orff Method (or a willingness to learn)

1. Compensation: $13,500-$20,000, commensurate with experience

2. Generous Professional Growth Budget

The Contra Costa Jewish Day School welcomes qualified applicants with a variety of talents, interests, backgrounds and perspectives. CCJDS does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or physical disability in the admission of students or the employment of staff, nor does it tolerate sexual harassment.

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Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Andrea Hess

Dean of Faculty, Curriculum and Instruction

ms.hess@ccjds.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13,500.00 - $20,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Visual & Performing Arts

School type:

• Private school
• Religious school

Ability to Relocate:

• Lafayette, CA 94549: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person