Music Teacher - Middle School

Oxford Preparatory Academy; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Preparatory Academy seeks a Middle School Teacher to instruct grades 6-8 in music and other educational areas. The role involves developing lesson plans and utilizing various teaching methodologies to engage students. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and teaching credential.

Qualifications

• Possession of a California Teaching Credential with music authorization.
• Ability to teach music to grades 6-8.

Responsibilities

• Teach and instruct pupils in grades 6-8 in music and other educational areas.
• Plan and conduct a comprehensive music education program.

Skills

Music Instruction

Educational Technology

Lesson Planning

Collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate in Music or Education

Job description

Oxford Preparatory Academy's (Oxford Prep) vision is to create a center for higher learning where students from transitional kindergarten to eighth grade are prepared to pursue university level academic studies, as well as gain skills to be successful in the global community of the 21st century. Our students do not just meet, but exceed grade level expectations and become critical thinkers as they engage with dynamic teaching that makes them self-motivated, competent, and lifelong learners.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the site administrator, teach and instruct pupils in grades 6 through 8, in academic, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive music education program in accordance with each student's abilities; and assist in other school programs as assigned.

Education and certification requirements :

• Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree with an emphasis in music, education, instructional technology, or a closely related field;
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate California Teaching Credential, with the authorization to teach music to elementary and middle school students, with a CLAD Emphasis or English Language Learner Authorization.
• Teach knowledge and skills in music instruction, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing to students, utilizing an adopted course of study, and other appropriate learning activities;
• Utilize an adopted course of study, program instruction guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson planning and teaching outlines;
• Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, projects, and collaborative activities;
• Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, materials, books, technology, and other learning aids;
• Instruct students in citizenship and other basic subject matter specified by legal mandates, Board policy, and administrative regulations;
• Prepare, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a wide range of mental, and emotional maturity;
• Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing an educational program to meet individual educational needs;

Requirements / Qualifications

• Credential Copy
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters of recommendation)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

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Middle School Teacher • Lake Forest, CA, US