Music Teacher (grades 6 - 12)

Bentley School; Lafayette (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentley School is seeking a passionate Instrumental Music Teacher to foster musical talents and promote a love for performance among middle and high school students. The teacher will develop classes and curriculum for grades 6 through 12, collaborating with colleagues while contributing positively to the school environment. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's in Music, have previous teaching experience, and excel in student engagement and innovative teaching methodologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in instrumental music teaching required.
• Professional performer preferred with ability to teach multiple instruments.
• Use of technology in delivering content essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach instrumental music classes.
• Develop and administer music education curriculum for grades 6-12.
• Communicate effectively with parents and support school policies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Curriculum Development

Group Collaboration

Innovative Course Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Reports To: Upper School Director
Position Type: Full-Time, Faculty, Exempt

Established in 1920, Bentley School is a K-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California. Bentley School celebrates the cultural and ethnic diversity of its community as a key strength of its program and desires faculty members who will help cultivate these shared values. Bentley School is an inclusive community that shares a vision of academic achievement, balance, and the cultivation of character. Bentley seeks an Instrumental Music Teacher for the middle and high school programs, primarily located on our 9-12 Lafayette Campus, but will need to be able to travel to our K-8 Oakland Campus.

Criteria:

Self-motivated individuals who want to play an integral role in a dynamic school community.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Planning and teaching instrumental music classes, with a goal of developing skills, active interest in music performance, content knowledge and skill development.
• Potential courses include: Jazz, Introduction to Music, Digital Music and Chamber Ensemble
• Develops and administers music education curriculum for grades six through twelve
• Assisting annually with the Upper School or Dual Campus Musical
• Working collaboratively with administration and Upper and Middle School Music faculty
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, students, and families
• Communicating effectively with parents in formal and informal conferences, written reports, newsletters, and other school-approved channels
• Supporting and following school policies and procedures
• Being a positive and contributing member of the Bentley community
• Creating a positive learning environment both remotely and on campus where students thrive academically
• Designing innovative curricula in which both academic and social-emotional growth are considered
• Attending regular faculty and grade-level meetings
• Attending evening and weekend special events
• Serving as an Advisor

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music with a Master’s preferred
• Demonstrated successful instrumental music teaching experience
• Experience in an interdisciplinary environment with an emphasis on group collaboration
• The desire to continually examine one’s practice with the goal of improving students’ learning
• Professional string, woodwind or brass performer, preferred
• Ability to teach and play several instruments
• Use of technology in delivering content
• A passion for working with young people
• A desire to collaborate in and contribute to a dynamic community of teachers
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work with students in large and small group settings using multiple teaching methods to reach a broad range of students
• Experience in innovative course design, planning, implementation, and assessment

Pay Range:

Bentley uses a competitive salary scale, which takes into account experience, education, and skill level. The salary scale for this position ranges from $71,611 for teachers with no prior teaching experience to $140,000 for teachers with over 40 years of prior experience.

How to Apply:

Please submit a letter of interest, a CV/resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses both your approach to working with students and how you approach your classroom practice.

A list with the names and contact information of three (3) references should also be included. No phone calls, please.

Qualified, interested candidates may apply for the position through online application at https://bentleyschool.bamboohr.com/careers/247

Bentley is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Livescan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process.

Bentley School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks rich diversity among faculty and administration. Bentley School offers equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, race, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship, medical leave or other types of protected leave, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for the position, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please notify Human Resources.