Band/General Music Teacher

The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Position Title: Band & General Music Teacher The ideal candidate will have experience teaching middle school instrumental music (woodwinds, brass, percussion and strings) and possess a strong knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, general music instruction. General music instruction includes 7th and/or 8th grade courses designed to engage students not enrolled in Performing ensembles.This program includes, but is not limited to, music appreciation, theory fundamentals, composition, and other areas of music education aimed at the 7th and 8th grade level. Teach students the foundations and fundamental principles of music in accordance with the National and Connecticut State Standards and the Wethersfield Public Schools Music Curriculum; Instruct large groups of students across a wide variety of band instruments (woodwinds brass and percussion), developing their skills for participation in larger ensemble performances; Teach and explore various genres of musical expression, music history, theory fundamentals and introductory composition; Provide students with the freedom to explore and express themselves musically while differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs; Plan, organize and facilitate daily class lessons, setting priorities and working independently with a strong sense of purpose; Select and utilize age-appropriate repertoire, instructional books and resources to enhance student learning; Implement a variety of educational technologies and music production resources within the classroom; Plan, organize and implement school-wide musical events, showcase performances and evening concerts; Care for and maintain all school owned musical property, including instruments, sheet music and classroom equipment; Regularly communicate with parents, guardians and school staff regarding individual student progress and upcoming musical events; Work closely with the SDMS Music team to foster a cohesive school-wide appreciation for the arts.