Elementary Music Teacher Job at The Counter Rhythm Group in Chattanooga

Hamilton County Dep. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Description: DuPont Elementary is home to the Super Dolphins. Our dynamic school community welcomes all children. Here at DuPont, we value diversity and are committed to creating a learning community where all students are respected, their unique backgrounds are valued, and our beliefs in their potential are endless. We believe in equipping our students with the keys to unlock the doors of their bright futures. Our Dynamic Teacher Leaders support our students by providing them with learning opportunities where social emotional learning is embedded in high quality academics anchored in Tennessee State standards. DuPont is a wonderful learning community where our Super Dolphins are Rising Up to face the challenges of the ever changing world and experiencing success! We welcome you to come and check us out!

Responsibilities:

1. Teaching & Learning: Deeply understand the Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts Education and design compelling learning experiences for all students K-5. Establish clear learning targets and lesson plans for every lesson. Build rigorous and aligned assessments, administer district assessments, and consistently implement instructional best practices. When possible, make genuine curriculum connections with other academic subjects in instruction. Present 3-4 concerts/performances outside of school hours each school year.
2. Classroom Culture: Build a safe and productive classroom culture that fosters student responsibility for classroom music equipment. Positive relationships are evident, procedures are clear, and the classroom is safe and secure for learning to unfold.
3. Family & Community: Consistently develop strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Communicate with parents about performance opportunities.
4. Professional Responsibilities: Actively participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues in order to improve teaching and student learning. Reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school and district-wide Fine Arts department. Maintain an accurate instrument and equipment inventory.

Qualifications:

1. Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Music Education (K-5) or be upcoming graduates in an accredited teacher preparation program. If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license.
2. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree.
3. Skills/Qualifications:
4. Committed to high academic achievement, music literacy, and high expectations for all students.
5. Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families.
6. Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students.
7. Professional with high personal standards and integrity.

Compensation: Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience. This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions.