Band Teacher - Secondary
About The Position
As part of an exciting and ongoing Fine and Performing Arts Expansion, New Bedford Public Schools is excited to announce an opening for a dynamic and passionate Instrumental Teacher to join our team! We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and a school community that reflects the rich diversity of our student population. Our music program plays a vital role in inspiring creativity, cultural expression, and a sense of belonging among our students. We strive to hire the highest quality educators and strongly encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are looking for a Music Teacher who is enthusiastic about teaching, committed to equity and inclusion, and eager to contribute to the vibrant and diverse New Bedford community. Join us in making a difference through the power of music and education!
Requirements
- Hold Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as an Academic: Teacher, Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General, All Levels
- Possess knowledge of music education methods including instrumental methods
- Ability to navigate basic music technology software and applications
- Experience directing student bands and preparing for a range of shows and concerts
- Experience designing and implementing engaging lessons, units and assessments in that correlate to the MA Frameworks for Music
- Positive classroom management techniques
- Responsiveness to student diversity
- Enjoy working in an urban setting
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with colleagues, administrators and parents
Nice To Haves
- Candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds
- Candidates who are dedicated to inclusion
- Candidates with a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer
- Candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching
- Candidates committed to equity and inclusion
- Candidates eager to contribute to the vibrant and diverse New Bedford community
- Multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish
Responsibilities
- Directing student bands
- Preparing for a range of shows and concerts
- Designing and implementing engaging lessons, units and assessments that correlate to the MA Frameworks for Music
- Utilizing positive classroom management techniques
- Being responsive to student diversity
- Working in an urban setting
- Communicating effectively with colleagues, administrators and parents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
