Bentley School is hiring: Temporary Lower/Middle School Music Teacher in Oakland

Salary: $69,525-$140,000

Reports To:     K-8 Director

Position Type:  Temporary, Exempt, Faculty  

Bentley School is a K-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California. Founded in 1920, Bentley School's legacy of excellence in teaching and learning maximizes student success in college and throughout their lives. Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of academic achievement, balance, and the cultivation of character.

 

Engaging in continual reflection, re-assessment, and pursuit of mission-driven pedagogical practices, Bentley faculty members maintain a growth mindset by observing and learning from each other and participating in robust professional development. Teachers are expected to align unequivocally with student growth and success, establishing pedagogical objectives that are consistent with students’ development, reflecting high expectations along with demonstrated flexibility based on student achievement. Beyond the classroom, Bentley faculty members participate meaningfully in aspects of student and campus life serving as role models of compassion, respect, justice, and inclusivity as citizens of the world.

 

This position will be covering for a teacher on a temporary leave of absence for the period of January 6 through March 7, 2025.

 

Criteria:

 

Self-motivated individuals who want to play an integral role in a dynamic school community.  

 

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

 

• Teaching music to students in kindergarten through fifth grade including vocal instruction, training with classroom instruments, and general musicianship, including theory, composition and music history.
• Assisting with Middle School music electives
• Creating a positive learning environment where students thrive
• Utilizing repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary
• Planning, implementing, and assessing grade-level curriculum
• Preparing students for winter and spring concerts
• Participating in all aspects of Bentley’s character education curriculum
• Assisting in the planning and execution of Friday K-5 assemblies
• Collaborating regularly with the grade-level teachers and other specialists
• Attending regular Lower School faculty and grade-level meetings, as well as art department meetings weekly
• Communicating effectively with parents through class webpages, and report card comment writing

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in music and a minimum of two years of teaching experience
• Ability to sing and play piano and additional various musical instruments
• Knowledge of a variety of music styles, repertoire, and teaching methodologies
• Experience in Orff-Schulwerk methodology or Kodaly preferred
• Ability and willingness to work with students in large group settings using multiple teaching methods to reach a broad range of students
• Desire to continually examine one’s practice with the goal to improve student learning
• Commitment to issues of diversity, leadership, inclusion, and equity. Candidates who reflect the broad range of diversity of the Bay Area are encouraged to apply
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication skills
• Experience in innovative course design, planning, implementation, and assessment

 

Pay Range:

 

Bentley uses a competitive salary scale, which takes into account experience, education, and skill level. The salary scale for this position ranges from $69,525 for teachers with no prior teaching experience to $140,000 for teachers with over 40 years of prior experience. 

 

Temporary or part-time teachers are compensated on the same scale, pro-rated for their percentage or term of employment.

 

How to Apply:

 

Please submit a letter of interest, a CV/resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses both your approach to working with students and how you approach your classroom practice.  A list with the names and contact information of three (3) references should also be included. No phone calls, please.

 

 

Bentley School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks rich diversity among faculty and administration. Bentley School offers equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, race, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship, medical leave or other types of protected leave, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for the position, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please notify Human Resources.