Music Specialist

Giddens School is looking for a creative, positive, and dynamic Music Specialist to teach music to ECE and Elementary students and be an active member of a collaborative teaching team. Essential Responsibilities • Have deep knowledge of elementary music content and pedagogy • Create a fun and enjoyable learning environment that inspires students to develop a love of music, including choral performance and instrumental music • Provide students with learning opportunities that allow them to develop the skills and understanding to create, perform and listen to music which includes, but it not limited to: • Vocal instruction • Pitch, rhythm, music notation and how to read music • Teach students about instruments and provide instruction to help students learn how to play an instrument (ukulele, recorder, string, wind, etc) • Foster an appreciation of music • Teach an articulated and aligned program that develop skills from our youngest students up through our oldest students • Instill students with a deep commitment to justice through curricular choices, performance pieces, and the social-emotional wellbeing of student performers • Plan and prepare students for school-wide performances, such as choral concerts, instrument ensembles, assemblies and celebrations • Give feedback and assess students for learning • Lead our bi-monthly community All School Sings and other community events • Value our school mission and enrich instruction with a commitment to diversity through respect for all children and cultures. Salary range is $58,880 to $103,230 depending on education and experience. Giddens School offers a mission-focused school culture, generous time off, a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability, and retirement, a commitment to professional development, and a diverse school community. Qualifications and skills: • Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of music and have excellent experience in teaching and working with students in the field of music • Demonstrate personal skills and creative talents in music, including proficiency in a musical instrument, piano or guitar preferred • Demonstrated ability to lead children in sing and in front of an audience • All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the school’s mission, values, and philosophy, especially related to diversity, equity, and inclusion • A desire to work in a diverse community • At least three years of teaching experience in an Early Childhood Education-12 setting, elementary experience preferred • Bachelor's degree in Music and/or Music Education, Master’s degree preferred • Deep knowledge of the developmental needs of elementary students • Ability to meet school’s standards when completing a background check

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