Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Teach music and choral classes to grades K-6
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Implement a rigorous and balanced standards-based music curriculum including knowledge of vocal development
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Employ pedagogical methods that motivate students to purse instrumental study
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Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
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Demonstrate flexibility and compassion, while maintaining high expectations for student achievement
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Demonstrate strong classroom management skills
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Employ instructional methods that motivate students to continue to pursue study in the music community
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Collaborate with school faculty to develop interdisciplinary curriculum
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Organize and participate in school level music performances
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Contribute to departmental and school wide curriculum projects and other initiatives
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Steward the careful use of supplies, equipment, and teaching resources
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Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
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Assist w/ Arrival and Dismissal
Qualifications
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Must hold a bachelor’s degree
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Must meet federal requirements and highly qualified status for Massachusetts charter school educators
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Two or more years of classroom teaching experience in urban setting preferred
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Must be able to play piano
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Must be proficient in teaching piano to students on different levels
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Must be able to play piano in the different genres of music (i.e. classical, contemporary, choral, gospel, jazz, etc.)
Preferred
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Master’s degree in preferred
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General Music certification K-6
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Motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written