Career Center

LOWER SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHER-Long Term Substitute Fall 2022

This is a full-time position within the Music department reporting to the Head of Lower School. This exempt full time position will commence August 22, 2022 and end on November 22, 2022.

Major Responsibilities:

• Create an intellectually challenging music program informed by developmentally appropriate and research-based practices that is inquiry-based, rigorous, creative, and integrates culturally responsive pedagogy
• Design curriculum using an backwards curriculum planning model that aligns with the PreK-12 spiral
• Individualize and differentiate instruction, nurture wellbeing, and be able to motivate and challenge students utilizing a variety of instructional and assessment methods
• Assume responsibility for all work included in a full time teaching assignment including progress reports, conferences and home/school communication, scheduling, duties, etc.
• Integrate technology to enrich student learning
• Cultivate a sense of community, social responsibility, and an appreciation and respect for individual differences
• Work closely and cooperatively with colleagues and administrative teams
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, kindness, enthusiasm, a sense of humor, willingness to learn and grow professionally, a cooperative spirit and a commitment to teamwork

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must...
  • Demonstrate maturity, collegiality, flexibility, and commitment to equity and professional growth
  • Work collaboratively within and across divisions, build relationships, and make connections with children, families, and colleagues
  • Have a minimum of one year teaching elementary music experience
  • Hold a bachelor's degree
  • Have knowledge and/or training in cultural competency
  • Possess excellent speaking writing, and organizational skills
• The ideal candidate will...
  • Possess an advanced degree in an area relevant to the position
  • Demonstrate a commitment to professional development
  • Have experience assuming leadership roles beyond the classroom

Shipley and Its Commitment to Equity

The Shipley School, founded in 1894, is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school currently enrolling approximately 800 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, the school is committed to educational excellence and dedicated to developing in each student a love of learning and compassionate participation in the world.

The Shipley School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.

Additional Opportunities

In addition to this position, Shipley seeks talented new colleagues across a host of full- and part-time positions ranging from teaching, to coaching, to staff support. Go to shipleyschool.org/about/employment to learn more.

Interested candidates should complete the online application. Cover letter (Teaching Candidates), Philosophy of Education Statement (Teaching Candidates) and resume (All Candidates) should be uploaded in the resume section of the application. Applications received missing supporting documents will receive less consideration. Please note - clearances are not required at the time of application but will be required for employment. No phone calls, please.