Early Childhood Class Teacher/ Summer Camp Instructor

Raga•Leesburg, VA

15h•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Position Purpose To work part time teaching music classes in the early childhood programs at B2R, and to teach summer camps. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Specific duties and responsibilities include the following but the individual will also be expected to perform all the duties necessary which are customarily performed by a person holding this position. Other duties may be assigned. To learn and execute the Bach to Rock early childhood curriculum as designed To prepare for and deliver instruction using the Bach to Rock detailed lesson plans and activities To create a warm and welcoming class environment in which young children can feel safe and cared for Use the recommendations in the B2R curriculum to encourage and educate caregivers that attend class with their children To receive constructive feedback on teaching techniques and apply the feedback to new teaching situations and environments

Requirements

Must demonstrate an understanding of basic music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts in a developmentally appropriate and age appropriate manner with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Must play a musical instrument – piano, keys, or guitar preferred
Must be able to sing in tune and a cappella (unaccompanied)
Must demonstrate the ability to run basic sound equipment, computers and power point presentations
Must be able to be physically present at the facility during its hours of operation
Ability to pass a background check
Certificate and / or degrees in one or more of the following: Elementary Education Music Education Early Childhood Education Music Therapy
Those who are currently enrolled in a degree program in one of the three listed majors will also be considered
Years of experience in the subject area may be substituted for degree or licensure
Must be proficient in English speaking and writing skills
Must be able to sit on the floor, get up from the floor and easily move on the floor without assistance, including crawling on hands and knees
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop and reach, dance, and demonstrate simple yoga poses
Ability to lift and move the equipment typically associated with B2R’s day-to-day operation, e.g., amplifiers, keyboards, recording equipment, light furniture, etc.

Responsibilities

To learn and execute the Bach to Rock early childhood curriculum as designed
To prepare for and deliver instruction using the Bach to Rock detailed lesson plans and activities
To create a warm and welcoming class environment in which young children can feel safe and cared for
Use the recommendations in the B2R curriculum to encourage and educate caregivers that attend class with their children
To receive constructive feedback on teaching techniques and apply the feedback to new teaching situations and environments