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Posted: 10-Sep-24
Location: Aliso Viejo, California
Type: Contract
Salary: $185.00 per day
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Salary Details:
Required Education:
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL
JOB DESCRIPTION
INSTRUCTIONAL MUSIC TEACHER (LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE)
Reports to: Head of Middle School
Status: Full-time, long-term substitute
Purpose: To provide general musical instruction classes and ensemble-based classes to students in Grades 5 - 8
Duties:
- Collaborate with the Arts Department and IB team to assess and develop curriculum that is consistent with the IB years programme.
- Develop and implement engaging lessons for both general music classes (which might focus on a broad range of musical skills, composition and theory) and ensemble-based instruction (like choir, band, or orchestral groups) for students of various ages and skill levels.
- Meet after school one to two times per week to rehearse for after school events.
- Prepare performances for seasonal concerts, chapel services, pep rallies, sporting and other school events.
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom within the limitations of class size and the resources provided.
- Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support their musical development.
- Evaluate each student’s academic growth and personal well-being, communicating with parents through a variety of means.
- Serve as a Faculty Advisor to a group of middle school students.
- Participate in rotational supervisory duties with other faculty members.
- Ensure that the school community is notified of upcoming performing arts events.
- Support the School and its mission.
- Other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Head of Middle School and their assignees.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree in music education or performance from an accredited college or university.
- of 3 years’ experience teaching various grade levels in a K-12 school. An IB school is preferred.
- Experience in the IB framework, especially MYP or PYP and proven understanding of the inquiry-based, interdisciplinary approach.
- Ability to instruct a range of instruments and/or vocal ensembles.
- Familiarity with digital music production software preferred.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends on occasion.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
- Strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
- High energy, self-starter with ability to successfully prioritize and multi-task in an atmosphere in which time sensitive deadlines are the norm, as are interruptions.
For consideration, please submit a current resume, statement of educational philosophy and cover letter. Please note that you found our ad on the NAIS website.