What are the responsibilities and job description for the Birches School, Lincoln, MA is hiring : Music Teacher in Lincoln position at Birches School, Lincoln, MA?
Birches School is an independent PreK-8 school located in Lincoln, MA. We aim to nurture students’ innate curiosity and creativity in harmony with the natural world. Birches students embody empathy, inclusivity, teamwork, and a passion for learning. We offer a nature-based, interdisciplinary education in a supportive, vibrant, multi-age setting. The campus is rich with natural beauty, and we are committed to educating our students through the lenses of environmentalism and the joys and opportunities of our unique setting.
Job Summary : The Birches music teacher nurtures the musical talents of all students. They share an appreciation of music as an art form and help students recognize its historical context in human culture. The music teacher also nurtures students’ development of vocal and instrumental expression, listening skills, and music literacy. This is a part-time position, and an immediate start is preferred.
Key Responsibilities :
- Teach general music classes to PreK- 8th grade groups, including voice and instrumental instruction.
- Plan, organize, and teach “Explorations,” four 6-week workshops annually.
- Lead community singing at weekly all-school assemblies.
- Select and coordinate activities related to the presentation of musical performances.
- Contribute to student progress reports.
- Attend monthly faculty meetings and designated school events.
- Promote Birches’ mission, advancing awareness and support of progressive, nature-based education.
Qualifications :
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume as a PDF and other supporting material in standard formats to employment@birchesschool.org
Birches School is an equal opportunity employer. Birches does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran or active military status, or any other category protected by state, federal, or local law.
Birches School
Lincoln, MA
Learning Stage(s) : Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School
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