Edmund Burke School
Middle/High School Music Teacher - Voice
Edmund Burke School, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Edmund Burke School, located in Washington, D.C., seeks a creative, organized, and energetic Music teacher who has a focus on voice and general music. This person should love working with young people, and will serve as a member of the Burke faculty beginning in
August 2024
. This full-time position would include teaching middle and high school classes, and advising 5-8 students in the middle or high school. Depending on the skills and interest of the candidate, there may be the possibility for additional responsibilities which would qualify for stipends. The ideal candidate would have teaching experience, a degree in the field, and be committed to ongoing professional development.A progressive co-educational day school for grades 6-12, Edmund Burke School emphasizes a student-centered, constructivist approach to education. Committed to building a diverse, multicultural faculty, the school values open-mindedness and collegiality. We expect teachers to run equitable and energetic classes, use innovative, developmentally-appropriate classroom activities and assignments designed to engage a diverse student population, and employ appropriate technology in the classroom. Burke values the ability to use or include multicultural perspectives in classroom instruction and expects teachers to show patience and foster a respectful, caring community. Similarly, Burke is committed to social justice, and we value teachers who bring this perspective into the classroom. Candidates should enjoy building curriculum through collaboration with colleagues and take pleasure in the company of adolescents. Teachers at Burke join a lively, dedicated and cooperative school community. In addition, we look for teachers who can enrich Burke’s community outside the classroom, especially by coaching.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTeach courses in voice and general music that are intellectually challenging and engaging. These may include year-long or trimester-long courses, the equivalent of four year-long courses.Provide clear curricular expectations and create assessments that hold students accountable for their learning, and grade students' work fairly and efficientlyWith other members of the performing arts team, organize performances for the community (assemblies, admissions events, other community events)Serve as a student advisorChaperone bonding trips and field tripsRegularly attend department meetings, team meetings and faculty and staff meetingsRespond in a timely and informative way to phone calls and emails, generally within 48 hoursEngage in continuing professional developmentParticipate in the duty schedule for teachersOther duties as assignedMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation / Experience:BA in music or a related fieldKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Excellent communication skills, sound judgment and emotional maturityAn affinity for working with adolescentsA willingness to learn and improve professionallyPersonal and professional interest in and knowledge of the discipline being taughtA commitment to equity and inclusionCOMPENSATIONEdmund Burke School follows a faculty compensation system based on years of teaching experience. A beginning teacher entering their first year of teaching is slated to earn approximately $59,000 in 2024-25 with each additional year of experience of an incoming teacher equating to roughly $1,000- $1,500 in additional base compensation. This does not include annual percentage increases approved by the Board of Trustees. Faculty have the opportunity to earn additional stipends for athletic coaching and other co-curricular duties. In addition, all full time employees are eligible for a range of benefits.COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSIONAt Edmund Burke School, we have a longstanding commitment to equity and inclusion. We are dedicated to hiring people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we honor the dignity and worth of all people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, physical abilities, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, or veteran status. We expect the values and work of prospective candidates to align with our mission on equity and inclusion. The culture of the Edmund Burke School aims to embrace differences, develop sensitivity to the perspectives of others, and prevent isolation of any one group of individuals.HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to employment@burkeschool.org.
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August 2024
. This full-time position would include teaching middle and high school classes, and advising 5-8 students in the middle or high school. Depending on the skills and interest of the candidate, there may be the possibility for additional responsibilities which would qualify for stipends. The ideal candidate would have teaching experience, a degree in the field, and be committed to ongoing professional development.A progressive co-educational day school for grades 6-12, Edmund Burke School emphasizes a student-centered, constructivist approach to education. Committed to building a diverse, multicultural faculty, the school values open-mindedness and collegiality. We expect teachers to run equitable and energetic classes, use innovative, developmentally-appropriate classroom activities and assignments designed to engage a diverse student population, and employ appropriate technology in the classroom. Burke values the ability to use or include multicultural perspectives in classroom instruction and expects teachers to show patience and foster a respectful, caring community. Similarly, Burke is committed to social justice, and we value teachers who bring this perspective into the classroom. Candidates should enjoy building curriculum through collaboration with colleagues and take pleasure in the company of adolescents. Teachers at Burke join a lively, dedicated and cooperative school community. In addition, we look for teachers who can enrich Burke’s community outside the classroom, especially by coaching.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTeach courses in voice and general music that are intellectually challenging and engaging. These may include year-long or trimester-long courses, the equivalent of four year-long courses.Provide clear curricular expectations and create assessments that hold students accountable for their learning, and grade students' work fairly and efficientlyWith other members of the performing arts team, organize performances for the community (assemblies, admissions events, other community events)Serve as a student advisorChaperone bonding trips and field tripsRegularly attend department meetings, team meetings and faculty and staff meetingsRespond in a timely and informative way to phone calls and emails, generally within 48 hoursEngage in continuing professional developmentParticipate in the duty schedule for teachersOther duties as assignedMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation / Experience:BA in music or a related fieldKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Excellent communication skills, sound judgment and emotional maturityAn affinity for working with adolescentsA willingness to learn and improve professionallyPersonal and professional interest in and knowledge of the discipline being taughtA commitment to equity and inclusionCOMPENSATIONEdmund Burke School follows a faculty compensation system based on years of teaching experience. A beginning teacher entering their first year of teaching is slated to earn approximately $59,000 in 2024-25 with each additional year of experience of an incoming teacher equating to roughly $1,000- $1,500 in additional base compensation. This does not include annual percentage increases approved by the Board of Trustees. Faculty have the opportunity to earn additional stipends for athletic coaching and other co-curricular duties. In addition, all full time employees are eligible for a range of benefits.COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSIONAt Edmund Burke School, we have a longstanding commitment to equity and inclusion. We are dedicated to hiring people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we honor the dignity and worth of all people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, physical abilities, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, or veteran status. We expect the values and work of prospective candidates to align with our mission on equity and inclusion. The culture of the Edmund Burke School aims to embrace differences, develop sensitivity to the perspectives of others, and prevent isolation of any one group of individuals.HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to employment@burkeschool.org.
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