Summary:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s degree preferred
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use technology effectively

• Excellent musicianship
• Experience and training in any or all methodologies desirable: Orff, Kodaly, Gordon, Conversational Solfege, First Steps in Music, others
• Proficient piano skills
• Broad knowledge of musical styles, composers, music history
• Willingness to promote and sustain a culture of music in and among the school community

1. K-5 General Music
2. 4th/5th grade chorus
3. 4th/5th grade band

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

• Provide general music instruction in grades K-5
• Provide 3rd Grade recorder instruction
• For vocal/choral positions: Conduct 4th Grade Introductory Chorus and 5th Grade Chorus
• For instrumental positions: Provide/coordinate 4th Grade introductory band instrument lessons (clarinet, flute, alto saxophone, trombone, trumpet, percussion) and conduct 5th Grade Concert Band. Assignment may also include 4th Grade introductory string instrument lessons/5th Grade Orchestra
• Direct annual 5th Grade Musical (additional stipend available)
• Work in collaboration with building and citywide music teachers to maintain citywide music curriculum and assessment practices
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature.

• While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building. The Music Teacher will be required to set up chairs and risers for concerts.

• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.