Music Teacher

Alburgh Community Education Center Music Teacher grades PreK-8 Position Overview: Alburgh Community Education Center seeks an inspiring music teacher who is responsible for teaching music education to students in grades PreK-8th Grade and assists the staff of the school in the improvement and appreciation of music instruction. The music teacher will help students grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing, moving to music, playing of instruments. Perform other duties directly related to this job description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ● Teaches general music to PreK-8th grade including harmony, appreciation, history, and ensemble. ● Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students . ● Provides opportunities for music ensembles. ● Plans, rehearses, and directs students in three musical programs for school and community (Winter Music Festival, Evening with the Arts) ● Differentiate music curriculum to meet the needs of the individual student and the student body . ● Plans a balanced music program, and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time. ● Develops and refines music curriculum based on standards of creating, performing, and responding. ● Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and music performances. ● Evaluates each student’s musical growth and contribution to the performance of the group that allows everyone to contribute. ● Communicates clearly with parents and school faculty/staff on the progress of individual students. ● Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments, and equipment to prevent loss or abuse. ● Cooperation with Head of School and staff in providing musical programs for school assemblies, open house, parent meetings and seasonal programs. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to and evaluated by the Principal. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No formal supervisory duties PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following: Communication Skills. Positive, friendly, helpful demeanor. Excellent oral, written and listening communication skills. Responds well to questions. Communication is timely, courteous, respectful and tactful. Comfortable engaging with a diverse range of individuals from all race and socio-economic backgrounds; including in no particular order: persons of color, students and parents from new-American families, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA individuals. Interpersonal Skills. Have a level of self-awareness, limit reactivity, handle and maintain composure in stressful situations well. Be an effective team member; work well with others, including those with opinions or beliefs different from their own. Interacts with others in a positive, friendly, tactful, and respectful manner. Build constructive and supportive relationships with peers. Help to create an inclusive work environment. Team Player. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and outside agencies. Organizational/Planning Skills. Uses time efficiently. Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent accuracy & attention to detail; able to multitask and prioritize effectively. Flexibility/Adaptable: Open to and embraces change towards the improvement of the systems. Open to new ideas and tasks without resistance; able to deal with new situations well. Versatile and capable of handling diverse assignments. Effectively accepts constructive criticism. Maintains composure when faced with stressful situations that require flexibility and adaptability. Motivation/Initiative: Has a personal drive to success. Proven ability to work effectively without specific direction, and with minimal supervision. Able to identify and implement improvements to systems and practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Emotional Maturity: Able to effectively handle conflict and stress; able to remain calm and professional when challenged or when others disagree. Attitude/Personality/Style: Friendly, helpful and positive disposition; patient and understanding; takes pride in work; responsive to the needs of others; enthusiastic; good sense of humor; able to see the good in every situation; honest and direct; transparent. Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time; commits to long hours of work, including overtime, when necessary to reach goals. Schedules appointments so as to minimize impact on work. Follows established leave requesting and reporting protocols Problem Solving Skills: Approaches problems in a positive manner. Views impediments as solvable challenges. Able to identify practical solutions to problems. Able to resolve issues in a fair, equitable and timely manner. Professionalism: Presents a professional image; remains calm and focused in stressful situations; treats others with courtesy and respect regardless of their status or position; maintains a professional appearance for the position in both dress and manner; approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. Organizational Support: Follows district policies and procedures, rules of conduct, and behavior expectations. Promotes/presents a positive image of the school/district. Quality of Work: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Performs duties consistent with District standards. Demonstrates good attention to detail. Quantity of Work: Completes work in a timely manner and strives to increase productivity. Manages to stay productive even during relatively slow times with minimum direction. Able to effectively adjust rate or speed in anticipation of time constraints. Dependability: Follows instructions and responds to management direction; responds to requests for service and assistance; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments. Job Knowledge: Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding in the areas of responsibility. Acquires needed skills and knowledge with little reluctance. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and professional expectations satisfactorily, in addition to the following: Education/Work Experience: Qualifications: Experience teaching Foreign Language at the elementary school level. Hired applicant will be required to complete a Criminal Background Check as his/her expense Bachelor’s degree or higher with proper teacher licensure. Citizenship, residency or work VISA in the United States required. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees. Computer Skills and Experience: Proficient use of Google Suite: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Sheets. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel. Experience working in and updating database systems. Web and Social Media communications experience preferred. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and outside agencies. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Some bookkeeping/accounting training or experience may be desirable. Reasoning Ability/Mental Requirements: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Attendance: Reliable attendance at work and punctuality is required for the position. Employees must also be able to participate in required meetings and/or training that are held outside of the normal work day or work hours. Employees must be willing and able to work evenings and/or weekends. DEFINITIONS – PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting: remaining in a seated position Standing: remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about Walking: Moving about on foot Seeing: Perceiving with the eye Hearing: Perceiving or listening to sound by ear Talking: Articulating, speaking or discussing using spoken words Dexterity: Skill in the use of hands and fingers Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms or on the shoulder Bending/Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (includes slapping, striking, and kicking) Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking). Twisting: Rotating; moving to face in alternate direction. Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, ropes and the like, using the feet, legs, and/or arms and hands. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing gymnastic feats. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine. Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees. Reaching: Extending the hands and arms in any direction Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands OTHER DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS: This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, responsibilities and qualifications that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NON-DISCRIMINATION: ACEC is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, marital/civil union status, national origin, sexual orientation, place of birth, citizenship, veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information or other protected class as defined and required by state and/or federal laws.