Details
Posted: 24-Jan-23
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Visual/Performing Arts
Salary Details:
Salary is commensurate with experience with a potential range of ($68-$90,000)
Sterne School is seeking a dynamic, fun and creative music teacher with experience working with ensemble groups. Candidates for this full time position should enjoy working with unique learners of all ages who have a variety of interests and experience with music; ensembles are student-centered and have included rock bands, vocal groups, electronic music, and individual performances. There is opportunity for collaboration with Digital Film students and their teacher for music videos, sound recording, and film scoring, all housed in a brand-new, state of the art Performing Arts and Athletic Center. At Sterne School, we believe in “starting with strengths. Our performing arts program is a cornerstone of our program.
Sterne School provides full-day instruction to lower/middle and high school students, starting at 4th grade. The school’s mission is to build on the foundation of individual strengths to discover and nurture each student’s version of greatness. In a warm respectful atmosphere, our students become confident, disciplined, responsible citizens able to meet the challenges of further learning and society. The school is certified by the California State Department of Education and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Sterne School is an equal opportunity employer.
Preferred experience: working with small group ensembles; experience with sound mixing and recording a bonus
The following is a summary of job duties and responsibilities:
- Teach Middle and High School music ensemble classes
- Teach Elementary music classes
- Coordinate Fall and Spring performances with Events Manager
- Teach after school music clubs or classes if-needed
- Providing planned, structured, and research-based instruction to students in a way that best meets their individual needs and profile
- Embodying and supporting the Sterne School Mission Statement, Diversity Statement and goals, and Core Values
- Substituting as needed
- Carefully and consistently recording assignments, grades, and progress on student assignment sheets and on the Learning Management System
- Preparing quarterly report cards which are consistent with course descriptions, lesson plans, and information as part of concise and regular communication with parents
- Providing supervision of students at all times, and always maintaining clearly stated classroom limits in supportive, firm ways
- Maintaining an organized, orderly classroom which sets executive functioning standards for students, including care for books, computers, iPads, materials, and the school site
- Participating in parent/teacher/student conferences
About Sterne School
Sterne School is a co-ed, independent day school in San Francisco.
At Sterne, we know there simply is not a one size fits all educational approach in a world where everyone’s learning profile is unique.
Every day, we teach students [in grades 4-12] how to unlock the learning style that works best for them.
We believe that when support is a part of, not an exception to the school day, kids can focus on being kids while also becoming confident, capable learners.
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