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Working with the head of school and department heads across our K-12 grades, the ideal music teacher for Selwyn School will expand students’ music understanding, appreciation, and performance, including educating on fundamentals, history, and cultural differences. In this way, our music teacher will contribute to the creative and social-emotional growth of our students across the school.

For over sixty years, Selwyn School has been an educational beacon in north Texas. Located in Argyle, TX, Selwyn continues to prosper and grow. The environment here is student-focused. Small class sizes enable our educators to make a tremendous difference in their students.We develop students that are capable, empathetic, problem-solving, creative, capable of critical thought and effective communication and able to find and pursue their own paths as global citizens. Your contributions will be instrumental to continuing this legacy.

Responsibilities will include:

• Design and develop a challenging, engaging music curriculum for each level of student across grades PK to 12, coordinating as needed with the head of school and department heads to ensure vertical alignment across the curriculum.

• Create, organize and run our band program(s) across the targeted grades as determined by you and the head of school.

• Expose our students to a breadth of musical styles to broaden their understanding of the art and its place in our world.

• Teach and manage each music class and other school-related activities as needed, adopting the pedagogy and philosophies of education promoted by our school’s academic leadership.

• Create, rehearse and lead student and band performances at select school and community events.

• Partner with other teachers and staff as needed.

• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, peers and leadership on school and student issues, progress, challenges, successes.

• Evaluate student performance, social development, behavior, health and intellectual growth, reporting on these periodically through school-defined systems and processes. Plan and conduct parent-teacher conferences during designated periods and as otherwise needed.

• Establish clear objectives for students and providing the tools and lessons to attain them.

• Attend and contribute to all mandatory faculty meetings and other school events.

• Know student and faculty handbooks and other school rules, and enforce within school guidelines.

• Have a clear understanding of our school mission and values, and using these as the foundation for all planning, education and activity.

• Other responsibilities and activities as directed by the Head of School.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in music education, elementary education or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university. Advanced degree(s) are a plus.

• Have at least 3 years experience in elementary or secondary music education, preferably as a lead teacher, ideally in an independent school. Though not required, certification in said area(s) or active pursuit of certification is a plus.

• Be capable of designing lessons for PK-12 grades and teaching these lessons, both independently and as part of integrated school projects (e.g. lesson that integrates science, math, music).

• Have the ability to tailor an innovative, engaging educational approach to the particular needs of a class or student, delivering an education that effectively motivates every student to their potential and reflects our school’s mission and pedagogy.

• When needed, help develop a class / program budget and manage expenses within this budget.

• On and off campus, represent Selwyn School in a way that positively builds our brand image and motivates people to learn more about the school.

• Help develop and execute school events and programs as needed.

• Use our Macintosh/iPad applications to communicate and plan.

• Comply with all applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations regarding teaching school children.

• Identify self-development opportunities and proactively develop your teaching abilities.

• Have unimpeachable ethics, honesty, respect for all and a deep desire to work on behalf of students and the people who serve them.

• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as required by school leadership.

Other Qualifications:

All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check and other employee screening as required. A USA-valid and current drivers license and record in good standing is required.