K-5 Music Instructor & 5th Grade Piano Instructor (Class & Private Lessons)

Sylvania; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Reimagine Education, LLC is seeking an innovative K-5 Music Instructor & 5th Grade Piano Instructor (Class & Private Lessons) who will play a critical role in the Michigan International Prep School.

This position supports an online arts program and in-person teaching, reports to the Director of the Arts, and requires flexible, student-centered instruction with both virtual and classroom components in Davison, Michigan.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Music Teaching Certificate (JX or JQ) meeting Highly Qualified Status.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to analyze curriculum to established standards.
• Knowledge of best practices in grading student work.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Self-starter and independent thinker.

Responsibilities

• Create and teach synchronous virtual curriculum for K/1 Music, 2/3 Music, 4/5 Music.
• Plan for and provide instruction for the 5th Grade Piano 1 class.
• Provide 1-on-1 private instruction aligned with established curriculum.
• Participate in weekly Arts department meetings and check-ins with the Director of the Arts.
• Monitor student progress weekly and help students stay on track.
• Develop and implement instructional programs in area of expertise.
• Establish clear expectations and guidelines for students.
• Work with students virtually via Google Meet and in person.
• Grade daily assignments and tests and approve final grades.

Skills

Michigan Music Teaching Certificate

Multitasking

Curriculum analysis

Communication skills

Team player

Assessment data use

Independence

Education

Current Michigan Music Teaching Certificate

Job description

Position Type

K-5 Music Instructor & 5th Grade Piano Instructor (Class & Private Lessons)

Position Classification

Non-Exempt

Salary

The annual pay range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. We expect this position to be hired in the following target hiring range $50,000-$55,000.

Job Location

Hybrid - 7034 E Court St, Davison MI 48423

Overview

Reimagine Education, LLC is a privately-owned management company for Michigan International Prep School, a publicly funded Cyber Charter School.

Philosophy

At Michigan International Prep School, we want our students to pursue what makes them different. No two people are identical, and it doesn’t make sense to treat them like they are. That’s why we create a unique learning pathway for every MIPS learner, built around their talents, interests, location, and schedule. Students are first in our school.

Position Description

Reimagine Education, LLC is seeking an innovative K-5 Music Instructor & 5th Grade Piano Instructor (Class & Private Lessons) who will play a critical role in the Michigan International Prep School. This K-5 Music Instructor & 5th Grade Piano Instructor (Class & Private Lessons) will be part of a pioneering team that has created a never before seen encompassing online Arts program that draws out creative potential in students in the areas of Music, Art, and Theater. The successful candidate will be comfortable with productive change and embrace the opportunity to be part of a team reshaping the way students engage in and demonstrate learning. This position will report directly to the Director of the Arts.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Music Teaching Certificate (JX or JQ). (Meeting Highly Qualified Status)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once in an effective
• manner
• Ability to analyze curriculum in accordance with
• established standards
• Knowledge of best practices in grading student work
• Works well with a team
• Very strong customer service skills and strong
• communicator
• Maintain a positive “can do” attitude
• A pleasant personality and positive attitude toward working with administration, staff, and community members. Evidence of ability to establish working relationships that result in increased efficiency and effectiveness
• Expert knowledge in the use of assessment and
• assessment data to implement them effectively
• Face challenges with the focus on creating a better
• educational model for our students
• Be a self-starter and an independent thinker.
• Technological skills, computer knowledge and ability to
• rapidly adapt to new technology (Chrome, Google, and
• etc.).
• Demonstrate ability to plan and evaluate strategies for
• improving instruction

Essential Duties

• Create and teach synchronous virtual curriculum under the guidance of the Director of the Arts for the following courses: K/1 Music, ⅔ Music, ⅘ Music
• Plan for and provide instruction for the 5th Grade Piano 1 class
• Provide 1on1 private instruction for each student in 5th Grade Piano 1 aligned with the established curriculum and practices
• Participate in weekly Arts department meetings and regular check ins with the Director of the Arts
• Monitor student progress weekly and help the student stay on track to complete the courses successfully and on time
• Develop trusting relationships with students assigned to the K-5 Music Instructor & 5th Grade Piano Instructor (Class & Private Lessons)
• Provide individual & small group instruction in person and online
• Monitor student progress weekly and help the student stay on track to
• complete the course successfully and on time
• Develop and implement instructional programs in Employee’s areas of
• expertise in accordance with the Educational Program established by the
• Director Of The Arts
• Establish and communicate clear expectations and guidelines
• Ability to work with students virtually via: Google Meet and in person
• Establish rapport with students and encourage academic success
• Grade Daily Assignments and Tests and approve final grades
• Create a learning environment that is welcoming, supportive, and flexible
• enough to meet individual student needs
• To be informed of all policies and procedures
• Apply approved techniques for the ongoing assessment of learning
• Carry out other duties and obligations that are determined to facilitate the school’s mission, goals, standards, and Education Program
• Employee must honor written Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
• Employee must be able to work from a designated Learning Lab as scheduled
• Employee must be able to stand for a minimum of 30 minutes at a time
• Employee must be able to lift 25lbs
• Employee must be able to move throughout the Learning Lab
• Employee must be able to sit in chair for long intervals

Required Documents

All applicants are required to submit a completed application, cover letter, and resume.

Reimagine Education, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position is subject to Reimagine Education, LLC policy, rules, and regulations. As Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, It is the policy of the Michigan International Prep School and Reimagine Education, LLC that no person shall on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability be excluded from participation and be denied the benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under program or activity and in employment, further Reimagine Education, LLC strictly adheres to the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all Michigan Department of Education policies and regulations prohibiting discrimination.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance