Middle School Music Teacher

Chester Community Charter School; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Music Teacher to inspire students through music education. In this role, you will create engaging lesson plans that foster a love for music, while ensuring that all students, including those with special needs, receive tailored instruction. Your expertise in classroom management and technology integration will help create a vibrant learning environment. Join a community-focused school that values professional development and collaboration, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and their families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education required; advanced degree preferred.
• Previous teaching experience and valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certification in Music Education PK-12.

Responsibilities

• Teach music education to students and develop engaging lesson plans.
• Create a positive classroom environment and maintain student records.

Skills

Classroom Management

Instructional Delivery

Differentiated Instruction

Communication Skills

Technology Integration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Automated Student Information Systems

Job description

Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs.

Job Summary:
The Music Teacher is responsible for teaching music education to students. Helps pupils grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing, moving to music, playing of instruments and listening and performs other duties directly related to this job description.

Essential Functions:

1. Develops daily and unit lesson plans and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented and aligned with curriculum and integrate technology; maintains pace of learning and provides opportunities for student differences; and checks for student understanding and conveys appropriately high expectations for students.
2. Carefully plans for substitute teachers when unable to attend school and relate lessons to the state content standards in the core content areas as well as in specific content area.
3. Creates and maintains a classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and work toward meeting the standards; maintains accurate, thorough records of student achievement and behavioral performance; and completes progress and grade reports promptly and as scheduled using automated systems.
4. Promotes a high rate of student interest and provides prompt and specific feedback in a constructive manner and opportunities for active participation; demonstrates fairness and consistency in dealing with students; and speaks and writes clearly, correctly, and at an appropriate level for student understanding.
5. Complies with policies, regulations and procedures of CCCS; communicates effectively with parents and works collaboratively with staff.
6. Displays high-level professional conduct and image at all times; establishes and maintains an acceptable attendance record; and participates in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom.
7. Continues to grow as a professional educator with classes/workshops for professional development in specific areas of interest and/or need and coaching and feedback from administrators and peers.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education; advanced degree preferred.
2. Previous teaching experience preferred.
3. Commendable history of effective leadership, extra-curricular participation, an acceptable attendance record, and exemplary performance.
4. Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check.
5. Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (ChildLine).

Certificates/Licenses:

1. Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certification in Music Education PK-12.

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

1. Mastery of the necessary content knowledge and skills to successfully teach assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) and deliver exceptional standards-based instruction in assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) that ensures academic growth for all students, including those with special needs.
2. Proficiency in automated student information systems for progress and grade reporting and class work documentation and ability to integrate technology into instructional delivery.
3. Exceptional classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, leadership, and technical skills and the ability to utilize differentiated instructional methods to engage students in positive learning experiences.
4. The principles, practices and methods of grade level education.
5. Subject-specific expertise.
6. The contents, materials, methodologies and practices utilized within education at the respective grade level, with an emphasis toward enrichment education.
7. Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS).
8. Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTII).
9. Critical thinking methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
10. Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards.

Demonstrated Ability to:

1. Assess students’ needs and learning styles and to design appropriate differentiated instruction to meet their needs.
2. Use and apply simulations and technological innovations in the classroom in pursuit of instructional strategies.
3. Facilitate inquiry-based learning as well as whole class, small group and individual instruction, driven by student needs.
4. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
5. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, supportive staff, parents and students.
6. Outstanding ability to motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships.

Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.