K-8 Music/Chorus Teacher

The Museum School; Decatur (GA); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Museum School of Avondale Estates seeks a full-time K-8 music/chorus teacher to develop hands-on general music for grades K-3 and chorus for grades 6-8, aligned with Georgia DOE standards. The teacher will collaborate with staff to integrate music across the curriculum through creative partnerships.

The school aims to inspire students and the community by combining museum-school innovation with strong critical thinking and collaboration.

Formación

• Minimum Bachelors Degree; Degree in field of music education preferred.
• Georgia Music P-12 teaching certification required/preferred.
• Experience with elementary and middle grades students.

Responsabilidades

• Provide a comprehensive music program that integrates music education with creativity and instrumental experiences.
• Develop GA DOE standards-aligned lessons and activities for K-3 and chorus for 6-8.
• Deliver instruction grounded in the Museum School model with hands-on, inquiry-based learning.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Plan collaboratively with school staff to enrich units and prepare for Exhibit Nights.
• Collaborate with music staff to support performances and Learning Expeditions.
• Participate in Professional Development and grow a cohesive K–8 music program.
• Establish and maintain a proactive classroom management system.
• Reflect on practices and develop a Professional Growth Plan.
• Organize overnight middle school chorus trips and evening performances.

Conocimientos

Experience with elementary and middle

Group vocal music

Educación

Bachelor's degree in music education

Georgia Music P-12 teaching certification

Descripción del empleo

Description

The Museum School of Avondale Estates seeks a qualified, dynamic, and passionate educator to become the full-time (K-8) music/chorus teacher. The teacher will develop and implement hands-on and interactive general music lessons for grades K-3 and Chorus lessons for grades 6-8 that are aligned with the Georgia Department of Education standards. Additionally, the teacher will work closely with other staff members to aid in integrating music within academic settings, via creative collaborations.

The mission of The Museum School of Avondale Estates is to inspire students, teachers, and the community to collaborate to develop strong critical thinking, interpersonal, and academic skills in our students, which will prepare them for real-world success. The Museum School offers the accessibility of a public school with the organizational and curricular innovation of a museum school model. Beginning at the neighborhood level, students develop a strong sense of community, independence, responsibility, and respect for the impact of their decisions and actions on others. These skills will inspire them with the confidence to identify and manage problems at the local and global level.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive music program that integrates music education and instruction with creativity, exploration, and instrumental experiences.


• Develop and implement GA DOE standards-aligned lessons and activities, combining vocal and instrumental programs within music instruction


• Deliver instruction grounded in the Museum School model, including hands-on, inquiry-based learning


• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and learning styles


• Plan collaboratively with school staff to enrich units, support Learning Expeditions, and prepare for Exhibit Nights


• Collaborate with music staff and school teams to support performances, concerts, Exhibit Nights, and Learning Expeditions


• Participate in Professional Development workshops and opportunities


• Contribute to a cohesive and aligned K–8 music program


• Establish and maintain a proactive, consistent classroom management system


• Reflect on instructional practices and engage in ongoing professional growth, including the development of a Professional Growth Plan


• Organize and oversee an overnight middle school chorus trip, annually, in conjunction with the orchestra teacher


• Organize evening and school choral performances, at least two times per year, for middle grades chorus

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelors Degree; Degree in field of music education preferred


• Georgia Music P-12 teaching certification;


• Experience with elementary and middle grades students required


• Experience with group vocal music appropriate to grade level and associated keyboard skills


• Experience with integrating standards-aligned lessons and activities while incorporating effective instructional practices


• Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills


• Effective written and oral communication skills