Music Specialist

Description Want to teach music in an elementary school? We are looking for candidates who love teaching and are gifted at building a culture of joyful music with elementary school children and the school community. Ideal candidates possess a background in elementary education, previous experience working with diverse learners, a commitment to fostering a sense of belonging for all students, and a minimum of three years of experience as a teacher. Specific Responsibilities: • Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate music curriculum for students PreK to 5th grade that includes singing, movement, instruments, and listening • Create a warm and welcoming learning environment that sparks curiosity and joy in performing arts • Produce, rehearse, and lead grade-level choral and music performances throughout the school year • Serve on the Friday Morning Meeting (FMM) Committee to help prepare and execute weekly community gatherings that include weekly sings • Provide instruction on various instruments, such as the ukulele, recorder, Orff instruments, and percussion • Utilize a culturally responsive teaching approach to support all learners • Actively create and maintain a well-managed, positive classroom environment that supports student engagement and motivation • Actively participate in faculty work aligned with the strategic plan • Have a commitment to ongoing cultural competence professional development, and the motivation to put these skills into practice • Understand and support the school's mission through professional conduct and actions which demonstrate the core values and philosophy of the school • Bring an open mind and an eagerness to learn • Attend community meetings, weekly staff meetings, and in-service days • Write student evaluations according to the school year calendar and as assigned by the Assistant Head of School • Support our "open door" policy with parents, colleagues, and students • Participate in Curriculum Night, Grandparents and Special Friends Day, Open House, and other stewardship opportunities • Openly communicates with families in formal and informal ways • Support duty and teacher planning coverage as needed, including, but not limited to, morning meetings, lunch, recess, and dismissal • Establish and cultivate community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all the School's constituencies • Actively participate in the full life of the school • Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school's documents • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities • Perform other duties as assigned