Music Specialist

Giddens School is looking for a creative, positive, and dynamic Music Specialist to teach music to ECE and Elementary students and be an active member of a collaborative teaching team. Our ideal candidate will:

• Have deep knowledge of elementary music content and pedagogy
• Create a fun and enjoyable learning environment that inspires students to develop a love of music, including choral performance and instrumental music
• Provide students with learning opportunities that allow them to develop the skills and understanding to create, perform and listen to music which includes, but it not limited to:
• Vocal instruction
• Pitch, rhythm, music notation and how to read music
• Teach students about instruments and provide instruction to help students learn how to play an instrument (ukulele, recorder, string, wind, etc)
• Foster an appreciation of music
• Teach an articulated and aligned program that develop skills from our youngest students up through our oldest students
• Instill students with a deep commitment to justice through curricular choices, performance pieces, and the social-emotional wellbeing of student performers
• Plan and prepare students for school-wide performances, such as choral concerts, instrument ensembles, assemblies and celebrations
• Give feedback and assess students for learning
• Lead our bi-monthly community All School Sings and other community events
• Value our school mission and enrich instruction with a commitment to diversity through respect for all children and cultures.
• Initiate growth and change in intellectual and professional development, seeking feedback and other learning opportunities.
• Engage students in inquiry-based and experiential learning with clear outcomes that allow for student-led curiosity and discovery.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and culturally responsive teaching
• Foster effective relationships with all stakeholders, between teacher and students, and among students, and support a sense of safety and belonging.
• Focus on continual personal growth using the Giddens Teaching Standards framework.

• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of music and have excellent experience in teaching and working with students in the field of music
• Demonstrate personal skills and creative talents in music, including proficiency in a musical instrument, piano or guitar preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead children in sing and in front of an audience
• All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the school’s mission, values, and philosophy, especially related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• A desire to work in a diverse community
• At least three years of teaching experience in an Early Childhood Education-12 setting, elementary experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Music and/or Music Education, Master’s degree preferred
• Deep knowledge of the developmental needs of elementary students
• Ability to meet school’s standards when completing a background check

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Salary range is $58,880 to $103,230 depending on education and experience. Giddens School offers a mission-focused school culture, generous time off, a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability, and retirement, a commitment to professional development, and a diverse school community.

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