What are the responsibilities and job description for the Woodward Academy is hiring: Orchestra/General Music Teacher, Woodward North in J position at Woodward Academy?
Woodward Academy is Atlanta at its very best. We intentionally bring together students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, creating a richer learning community and exceptional academic opportunities. Our students and graduates are caring and compassionate global citizens who are a microcosm of what the world should be.
The Woodward Academy North Campus strives to help students fulfill their potential in every facet of their lives. Woodward provides opportunities for students to expand their horizons through academics, the arts, athletics, and community service.
Our dedicated teachers excel in their respective fields and provide a stimulating, fun, and challenging environment. Whether they are promoting academic excellence or demonstrating personal accountability, the teachers find creative and meaningful ways to communicate with their students.
Position Summary :
The Music teacher will have dual roles in working with our community of learners. This position involves teaching general music to our PK - 1st grade students and teaching strings to our 2nd - 6th grade students.
Specific Duties Include :
- Responsible for creating and implementing General Music lesson plans and creating and directing music performances for grades PK-1.
- Responsible for teaching string instruments, violin, viola, cello, and string bass for grades 02 - 06.
- Assess students in daily performance.
- Assist students in performance opportunities.
- Coordinate and assist other performances for events such as the Open House for Prospective Students, Grandparents’ Day, and Dance Recital.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding cross-curricular learning and rehearsing for weekly assemblies.
- Have a basic understanding of sound systems, microphones, and monitors for assemblies and performances.
- Collaborate with other Woodward North music teachers concerning classroom- and performance-related issues, including accompanying and assisting with directing.
- Shared Responsibility for running the sound system for various programs, including weekly assemblies and other programs.
- Shared Responsibility for maintaining the costumes and props room.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills :
Minimum Job Qualifications :
The Orchestra / General Music Teacher, Woodward North position is an exempt, 10-month position.
Woodward Academy is dedicated to providing a safe, drug-free environment for its students, faculty, and staff. Accordingly, Woodward has adopted a drug-free workplace policy, which includes substance abuse testing of all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable state law. As such all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements which include background checks and substance testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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