Lower School Music Teacher Grades 1-5 (Temporary)
French American International School - San Francisco, California, United States, 94199![French American International School](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Curiosity.OPPORTUNITYWorking at The International School of San Francisco opens up a myriad of opportunities – both personal and professional. Critical to our Strategic Plan in creating a proud, engaged community; we appreciate our faculty and staff by fostering a community of ongoing learning, respect, and collegiality and by providing competitive compensation and benefits. It is also of paramount importance to us that we continue to foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion as we build a school community of individuals who are an actual representation of the world in which we live.POSITION OVERVIEWWe are currently seeking a dynamic and passionate Music Teacher to join our Lower school community on a maternity cover basis,
starting in August 2024 through mid-December 2024 with the possibility of additional time
. This position is specifically for teaching music to students in grades 1 to 5, and the ideal candidate must be proficient or fluent in French.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and implement engaging music lessons for students in grades 1 to 5, incorporating a variety of teaching strategies to cater to diverse learning styles.Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters creativity, self-expression, and a love for music among students.Teach fundamental music concepts such as rhythm, melody, harmony, and music notation.Instruct students in playing a variety of musical instruments, including recorders, xylophones, and other age-appropriate instruments.Lead students in choral activities, helping them develop their vocal skills and fostering a sense of teamwork and musical appreciation.Assess and evaluate students' musical progress through regular observations and feedback.Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding students' musical development and progress.Attend regular meetings as neededSuccessfully complete other professional responsibilities as assigned by the Lower School PrincipalActively supervise students during class time as well as during lunch time, transition times and recess timesDevelop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of autonomy, self-esteem, and self-disciplineEstablish a positive relationship with all members of our school communitySKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Music Education or a relevant experience.Teaching certification or licensure in Music Education preferable.Experience teaching music to elementary school students, preferably in the specified grade range.Proficiency or fluency in French, with the ability to instruct and communicate effectively in both French and English.Strong knowledge of music theory, instrumental techniques, and choral instruction.Demonstrated ability to engage and inspire students through creative and innovative teaching methods.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.Strong organizational skills to plan and execute units of learning.Ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of students.Must be authorized to work in the United StatesBilingual in French/English a plusSalary range from $66,062 to $101,567 depending on experience and qualification.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICYThe International School of San Francisco is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation, and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual, and bicultural students, faculty, and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI).
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