Music Teacher (Grades 2-6)

Washington International School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington International School seeks a Music Teacher for grades 2-6 in the Upper Elementary Division. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Music Education, a passion for teaching, and proficiency in music performance and theory. Responsibilities include curriculum development, conducting performances, and fostering a nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Music Education required.
• State of Georgia Teaching Certificate preferred.
• Minimum three years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a music curriculum for grades 2-6.
• Conducts school-wide performances and music education.
• Utilizes various teaching methods to foster a love of music.

Skills

Creativity

Classroom Management

Communication

Differentiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Music Education

State of Georgia Teaching Certificate

Job description

Music Teacher

Upper Elementary Division

Grades 2-6

Position Overview

Upper Elementary Division Music Teachers are inquisitive, nurturing, fun-loving, flexible, and creative. They model lifelong learning for their colleagues and students. They involve themselves in areas of the School beyond their classroom walls. They are responsible for fulfilling all of their responsibilities in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the School. They are responsible for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students in their class.

Educational Requirements

• 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)

Essential Requirements, Duties, and Responsibilities

• 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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel and climb or balance and may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a salaried exempt position, not eligible for overtime, under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Relationships

The following represent groups of people the employee may interact with on a regular basis through daily work and serving on committees.

• All Faculty/Staff

• Children

• Families of the children

• Board of Trustees

• Professional staff from other related agencies

• The Greater Community

This position reports to the Upper Elementary Division Head.

Work Hours

• 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.