• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Music Education (Master’s Degree preferred)
• State of Georgia Teaching Certificate/License or equivalent from another state (preferred)
• Training in Orff-Schulwerk, Kodaly, and Dalcroze Eurythmics (preferred)
• Minimum three years teaching experience with elementary children (preferred)

• Creates and implements developmentally appropriate music curriculum 
• Has proficiency in singing, reading music, and playing the piano 
• Shows a passion for teaching music to elementary children using a variety of instructional methods and the capacity to create an environment in which all children consider themselves musicians and develop a love of music
• Shows a passion for teaching music using a variety of instructional methods 
• Has excellent classroom management skills and models appropriate behavior for the students
• Understands and supports developmental benchmarks academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills
• Incorporates cultural diversity through the music curriculum
• Develops, orchestrates, and directs a minimum of two school-wide performances each year 
• Collaborates effectively with other music team members and colleagues to support the school community
• Communicates proficiently in oral and written forms
• Takes initiative to fulfill typical responsibilities and demonstrates a willingness to problem solve atypical situations
• Effectively uses best practices in teaching and learning to design and deliver instruction 
• Presents well-planned lessons and has the ability to shift in the moment with child initiated ideas; able to apply differentiated teaching methods
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive records of each child’s performance and progress, including the My Learning digital portfolio SeeSaw
• Models appropriate behavior for students and is able to effectively engage children in learning and practicing appropriate behavior
• Uses technology to enhance instruction and communicate effectively 
• Understands responsible digital citizenship
• Maintains an organized, pleasant, and inviting learning environment
• Initiates and actively participates in professional development opportunities 
• Participates in associated duties such as carpool, lunch, and recess
• Other duties as assigned

• All Faculty/Staff 
• Children 
• Families of the children 
• Board of Trustees
• Professional staff from other related agencies
• The Greater Community

• Generally, Faculty will work Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:40 AM–3:15 PM, Wednesdays 7:40 AM - 4:30 PM, and Fridays 7:40 AM – 2:15 PM.  
• Generally, new Faculty will work the hours above except Tuesday afternoon when new employees have New Faculty Academy for an additional 30 minutes. 
• Faculty and Staff rotate weekly morning carpool which starts at 7:30 AM and afternoon carpool which lasts a minimum of 30 minutes.
• When necessary, the employee must be flexible in the ability to work more than her/his regular daily or weekly schedule to complete duties and/or be available for parent conversations and consultations.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
   

Apply online at https://www.trinityatl.org/about/careers . 

About Trinity School

Trinity School is an independent co-educational elementary school located in Atlanta, Georgia, serving ages three through Sixth Grade. Founded in 1951, the School is a non-profit, tax-exempt institution governed by an independent Board of Trustees. Since its founding, Trinity's vision has been to provide a nurturing environment in which to challenge students. Trinity School includes the following: EED (Early Elementary Division): Threes through First Grade, UED (Upper Elementary Division): Second Grade through Sixth Grade. Generally, about 580 students are enrolled. Trinity's 43-acre campus is located in northwest Atlanta. Trinity students learn to become dynamic leaders in a school that offers a solid academic foundation coupled with programs in the arts, physical education, technology, World Languages, and extracurricular areas. In a society of different cultures, interests, perspectives, and talents, we prepare our students to grow into well-informed young adults who understand their responsibility to others and to the greater community.

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