Music Teacher
hace 12 días
Uniondale
Job DescriptionDescription: Position Overview The Academy Charter School Music Teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Music Teacher will demonstrate the qualities expected of all academy teachers in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, classroom management, professional responsibilities, professional relationships, family involvement, and school community. Responsibilities & Duties Instructional Planning • Understand and implement general music theories and practices, including vocal and instrumental music, basic note reading, and basic composition, • Possess ability to play the recorder and piano/keyboard, • Understand processes and history of traditional instruments across a wide range of cultures, • Develop cross-curricular units and intensives with teachers and integrate music into the general curriculum, • Use technology and multimedia tools to enhance and enrich the curriculum, • Emphasize a process-based approach to music instruction, • Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication, • Eagerly learn new uses and applications of technology tools, • Establish, nurture and, manage student-directed classrooms in which students are working both independently and in groups, playing instruments, and using dance and movement to supplement and enhance the curriculum, • Develop and use rubrics for instruction as well as assessment, • Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals, • Create, and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential, • Establish, model, practice and reinforce age-appropriate rules and discipline using school approved procedures; create and consistently use individual behavioral management plans as needed, • Plan and organize school and community music events, such as concerts, • Create a sense of community and belonging for the students in their school, • Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administrators, • Establish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfolios, • Develop and use rubrics for evaluating student products and performances, • Oversee and assist with student arrival / dismissal, • Work closely with all members of school community modeling citizenship, collaboration and support of one another, • Other tasks as assigned by the Administration Pay Transparency: The salary range for this role is $62,500 - $75,000. Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. The Academy is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Requirements: Academic & certification qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred, • Educational experience after college (fellowships, summer study, or graduate course work to pursue greater depth in a subject area, specific instructional methodology, curriculum development, special education, technology, etc.) preferred, • Working knowledge and comfort level with instructional technology, • Strong written, grammatical, presentation, and verbal communication skills
364 Uniondale Avenue, 11553, Uniondale
