What are the responsibilities and job description for the Epiphany School is hiring: Music, Drama, Movement Specialist Teacher – Long-term position at Mediabistro?
About the role
Epiphany School seeks a long-term substitute to cover the Music, Drama, and Movement Specialist curriculum while our teacher is out on leave. The successful candidate has demonstrated skills in teaching and classroom management, has a love for teaching music, drama, and / or movement curriculum, delights in teaching elementary age children, is committed to the school’s mission, vision, and values, aligns with the Responsive Classroom approach, and is highly organized.
This is an exempt, full-time, seasonal position reporting to the Lower Elementary Division Head.
The assignment will begin on March 12, 2025, with an anticipated end date of April 11, 2025, with a standard work schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 : 00am – 4 : 00pm and Wednesdays from 8 : 00am – 5 : 00pm (to attend staff meetings). With our Spring Break schedule (Week of April 14th), there will be two additional days April 22-23rd to provide overlap with the teacher returning from leave.
Primary Responsibilities
- Plan, teach, and assess music, drama, and movement curriculum for grades pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, second, and fifth grades until April 7th and then transition to grades pre-kindergarten, first, third, and fourth grades on April 8th through the duration of the assignment.
- Collaborate with grade level teachers, division heads, and other subject area specialists to teach the curriculum, assess, evaluate, and supervise students and set a classroom culture based on vision, mission, and values of the school.
- Manage the classroom supplies, resources, and annual budget.
- Assess and record student learning, leaving detailed notes for the teacher to review upon return.
- Build student appreciation for music, drama, and movement, understanding the value of self-expression through these art forms, stretching students’ comfort zones, and building creative collaboration opportunities in a safe environment.
- Take a leadership role in school performances while collaborating with others.
- Utilize necessary technology in the classroom and for delivery of instruction.
- Communicate with families and provide regular input to teacher pages and newsletters.
Secondary Responsibilities
Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Compensation & Benefits
Long-term substitute teaching rates are based on the years of experience, education, and certification the individual brings to the role, according to Epiphany School’s faculty pay scale. Annual salary ranges from $63,675 – $111,141 and will be pro-rated based on the length of assignment. For more information, please reach out to Nicole Travis.
Due to the seasonal nature of the role, this position is not eligible for benefits but will still accrue paid sick / safe leave based on city and state leave laws.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Epiphany School
Epiphany School is a non-parochial, independent elementary school serving grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school mission is to challenge and support all students to become confident, curious, and courageous learners through innovative teaching in a caring and inclusive environment. We strive to inspire every child to discover meaning and purpose in a life of learning and actively cultivate an awareness and respect for diversity in all forms.
Epiphany School Inclusivity Statement
Epiphany School promotes and cultivates a diverse community as essential to academic success, social and emotional growth, and the development of good character. Engaging diverse perspectives stretches the mind and requires critical thinking, intellectual courage, and creativity. It takes careful listening and thoughtful expression and manifests itself in cultural competency. Thinking beyond oneself and seeing the world through the eyes of others is the foundation of fairness and empathy, and thus prepares our students to live respectfully and responsibly in our pluralistic democratic society.
Epiphany School is committed to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the principle of equal access and opportunity in education and employment and full participation for persons with disabilities in all its programs and services.
Epiphany School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee because of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, political ideology, physical, mental, or sensory disability, military status, genetic information, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Epiphany School complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@epiphanyschool.org.
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Salary : $63,675 - $111,141
