Chorus & General Music Teacher — Inspire Students

Hamden; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamden Board of Education in Hamden, CT, seeks a Classroom Teacher for Chorus / General Music to guide students through learning with strong instruction and subject knowledge.

The role involves planning, classroom management, instruction/assessment, human relations, and professional responsibilities as outlined by the district. Reports to Building Administrator or Director/Coordinator under the negotiated agreement.

Qualifications

• Certification as determined by state certification authorities.
• Other qualifications as determined by the Hamden Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Follows the curriculum as adopted by the Board of Education.
• Plans for classroom instruction with goals meeting individual and group needs.
• Demonstrates evidence of short- and long-term planning.
• Establishes rapport with all students with patience, empathy, and interest.
• Exhibits enthusiasm for content and learning.
• Maintains a positive social and emotional atmosphere.
• Creates a climate that encourages all students to achieve.
• Monitors the environment to maintain safety and learning.
• Communicates and reinforces standards of behavior for all students.
• Engages students and re-engages off-task learners.
• Makes resources and materials readily available.
• Aligns content with lesson objectives.
• Chooses appropriate difficulty level for content.
• Creates initiation and closure within learning structures.
• Develops lessons to meet objectives.
• Uses instructional arrangements to support lesson development.
• Uses appropriate questioning techniques.
• Communicates clearly.
• Monitors understanding and adjusts instruction as needed.
• Encourages learning through meaningful feedback to staff, students, and parents.
• Promotes positive self-image and self-discipline.
• Encourages respect for others and collaboration with staff.
• Assists administration in implementing district policies.
• Fulfills non-teaching assignments as required.
• Maintains ethics of the profession.
• Participates in curriculum development and shares teaching strategies.
• Attends workshops to stay current with educational trends.

Education

Certification as determined by state certification authorities and Hamden Board of Education qualifications

Job description

Hamden Board of Education in Hamden, CT, seeks a Classroom Teacher for Chorus / General Music to guide students through learning with strong instruction and subject knowledge.

The role involves planning, classroom management, instruction/assessment, human relations, and professional responsibilities as outlined by the district. Reports to Building Administrator or Director/Coordinator under the negotiated agreement.