• Create a supportive and engaging learning environment that fosters musical exploration and skill development
• Plan and guide musical performances for 4th and 5th grade, including Winter Concerts, grade-level performances, and school events in collaboration with the 4/5 Team and the Performing Arts Team
• Use developmentally appropriate methods to teach musical concepts, including basic to intermediate music theory, to promote proficient music literacy
• Incorporate a variety of instruments (such as recorders and percussion) to support hands-on learning
• Design lessons that develop students' appreciation of diverse musical genres and cultures
• Build students' social-emotional learning and confidence through a Mind-Brain Education and Social Emotional Learning lens with daily experiential opportunities
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with families regarding curriculum, student progress, and performance schedules
• Utilize Canvas to support instruction, assessment, and parent engagement
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and families to support student success
• Promote an inclusive and respectful classroom community where all students feel a sense of belonging
• Comply with all school health and safety protocols
• Athletic coaching and/or extracurricular activities are encouraged

• Bachelor's degree in Music Education or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Proficient piano and/or guitar skills strongly preferred
• Experience teaching upper elementary and/or early middle school students in a general music setting
• Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills
• Enthusiasm for collaboration and community involvement
• Preference to candidates with coaching experience or expressed willingness to coach

Applying for the position
interested candidates should submit letter of interest, resume and references online at https://www.dcds.edu/about/careers

About Detroit Country Day School

Founded in 1914, Detroit Country Day School is a top-tier, nationally ranked co-educational independent school for students in grades PreK3-12. The School offers an exemplary education rooted in academic rigor and a commitment to the full development of each student’s potential. The School develops citizens and leaders of the world in a culturally diverse environment of academic rigor, competitive athletics, and artistic expression, built on a foundation of service and character. In 2020, the student community of 1460 includes 300 students in the Lower School in grades PreK3-grade 3; 500 students in the Middle School in grades 4-8 and 660 students in the Upper School in grades 9-12. The School has an extremely diverse student population, of which approximately 40% identify as students of color. In all three divisions, Detroit Country Day School is known for its strong academics and the opportunities available to students in outstanding offerings in athletics, dance, instrumental and vocal music, drama, and the visual arts. Students achieve regional, state, and national recognition for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and athletics, as well as their participation in ...community service. The School has approximately 270 employees. Sixty-nine percent of faculty members have earned advanced degrees. Detroit Country Day School’s facilities are situated in two locations approximately three miles apart and less than one half hour from the center of Detroit. The Upper School (9-12) and Middle School (4-8) share adjoining campuses in Beverly Hills, where the administrative offices, facility services, safety and security services, and the main arts and athletics facilities are located. The Lower School (PreK-3) is located nearby in neighboring Bloomfield Hills. Both Beverly Hills and Bloomfield Hills are in Oakland County, which has the highest per capita income of any county in the state of Michigan and is one of the most affluent counties in the United States. The Detroit Country Day Upper School offers a strong and varied program that provides numerous opportunities for students to demonstrate their individual strengths and develop their potential. The rigorous college-preparatory program, which includes Honors and Advanced Placement courses in each discipline in addition to a diverse selection of electives, prepares students for college and beyond. In addition to a series of honors and Advanced Placement courses, students at Detroit Country Day Upper School may pursue an International Baccalaureate Diploma.

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