Charterschoolofeducationalexcellence is hiring: Music Teacher - Grades K-8 in Ci

Description

Salary: Based on Experience

Position Overview

The Charter School of Educational Excellence Music teacher should demonstrate the qualities expected of all teachers in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, classroom management, professional responsibilities, professional relationships, family involvement, and school community.

Responsibilities & Duties (including, but not limited to):

1. 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.
   • Communicate knowledge of music history (American, European, and non-Western).
2. Instructional Delivery:
   • 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.
   • Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom.
3. Student Assessment:
   • Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals.
   • Complete all reports in a timely manner.
4. Learning Environment:
   • 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.
   • Ensure smooth operation of all classroom instructional functions without exceptions.
5. Student and Extracurricular Activities:
   • Plan and organize school and community music events, such as concerts.
   • Create a sense of community and belonging for the students in their school.
   • Establish connections and relationships among their students and the larger community that support the academic and social development of the student and contribute to achievement of overall school goals.
6. Student Support & School Culture:
   • 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.

Academic & Certification Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred.
• New York State Music Teacher Certification.

Work Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of urban teaching experience required.
• Experience working with at-risk student population in some capacity 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required to develop rubrics, examine data and metrics that will enhance student knowledge and promote performance of superior work products.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers and administrators.
• Knowledge of childhood development and demonstrated experience with executing planned lessons to meet the differential needs of each child.

Personal Qualities & Behavioral Traits:

• Passionately dedicated to school's mission with a steadfast belief that all students will receive a rigorous elementary foundation and preparation for the college of their choice at the school.
• Driven educator with an unrelenting focus on organization along with a high level of student and school-wide performance in achieving/exceeding state standards.
• Champions change, supports school leader in trying to apply new ideas and methods; actively motivates and encourages others to adapt to change.
• Demonstrates persistence in overcoming and removing obstacles that impact student achievement.
• Develops and maintains positive communications and working relationships with students, parents, and coworkers by being collaborative and maintaining a pleasant work attitude.
• Openness to feedback and willing to take responsibility for student success.
• Working knowledge of the charter school movement and culture.

Compensation:

A competitive compensation package including base salary and complete benefits is available.

Applying & Selection Process:

After submitting your cover letter and resume, CSEE will review your documents. Candidates with a track record of success will be invited to an interview. Candidates who are successful with the interview will be invited to do a demo lesson presentation with the administration team of the school.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Charter School of Educational Excellence to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.