Elementary Lead Teacher: Summer Enrichment CAPA
About The Position
CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED JOB TITLE: ELEMENTARY LEAD TEACHER: SUMMER ENRICHMENT CHANDLER ACADEMY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (CAPA) SALARY: STIPEND $2112.00 (stipend covers both weeks of instruction) REPORTS TO: SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAPA COORDINATOR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: CAPA Program Dates: June 8 - June 18, 2026 (Mon-Thurs)- 2 Hour Teacher Orientation: Fri., June 5, 2026 (plus 2hr auditions by Band & Orchestra directors only) CAPA Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm Teacher Workday: 8:15am-3:45pm (Lunch 30 mins) Final Performance: June 18 – 2 Hour evening performance Responsibilities include: Choose music for, instruct and conduct a CAPA primary large ensemble Conduct/direct a CAPA primary large ensemble in the final performance Monitor students during break and snack times Plan/teach sectionals and small groups with content including: musicality, drama, rhythmic exploration, tuning and balance, team building, and other large ensemble musical skills Research, plan, and provide opportunities for students to explore connections between music and technology Provide opportunities for students to safely explore innovative tools including technology Work closely with media / technology instructor to help facilitate multimedia projects Other duties as assigned Electives Lead: plan/teach introductory/exploratory lessons related to performing arts. These may include beginning singing/playing, improvisation, and audio production All positions are contingent upon enrollment. Candidates are kept abreast of enrollment numbers and are notified when a class has formally made. Sometimes enrollment doesn’t make for a full position; in that case applicants will be contacted and offered a half position if possible. Job Goal: The lead classroom teacher will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating standards and curriculum into meaningful learning experiences through hands-on instruction. Minimum Qualifications: Continued employment with Chandler Unified School district for the 2026-2027 School Year. Bachelor's/Master's Degree (Music/Theatre preferred) Candidates must possess a valid AZ Teaching Certificate Candidates must posess a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Minimum 1 year of experience in preparing concerts (band and orchestra directors), working with students in 6-12 grades and with general music, orchestra, band, or media / technology classes. Core Job Functions: Communicates learning goals to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language Prepare and deliver instruction appropriate to the student population including curriculum that addresses abilities, interests, and individual needs Use available technology to enhance learning Establish program routines to promote a positive environment conducive to effective instruction Document and resolve issues related to student behavior problems and attendance Reflect on teaching and strive to improve professional competence Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities Maintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation Participate in scheduled meetings, District Initiatives and parent conferences as needed Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the supervisor and which may relate to student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by Community Education Summer Academy Program Specialist Core Values: Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product. Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel. Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model. Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization. Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available. Professional Qualities: Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner Function effectively as a team member Be responsible, reliable, and punctual Be flexible and adaptable to change Positively accept direction Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis Be a positive role model for students Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner Physical Requirements: Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Employees may be subject to travel, body fluids, fumes, odors, dusts, gasses, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and intense noise. Employees may be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Requirements
- Continued employment with Chandler Unified School district for the 2026-2027 School Year.
- Bachelor's/Master's Degree (Music/Theatre preferred)
- Candidates must possess a valid AZ Teaching Certificate
- Candidates must posess a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Minimum 1 year of experience in preparing concerts (band and orchestra directors), working with students in 6-12 grades and with general music, orchestra, band, or media / technology classes.
Responsibilities
- Choose music for, instruct and conduct a CAPA primary large ensemble
- Conduct/direct a CAPA primary large ensemble in the final performance
- Monitor students during break and snack times
- Plan/teach sectionals and small groups with content including: musicality, drama, rhythmic exploration, tuning and balance, team building, and other large ensemble musical skills
- Research, plan, and provide opportunities for students to explore connections between music and technology
- Provide opportunities for students to safely explore innovative tools including technology
- Work closely with media / technology instructor to help facilitate multimedia projects
- Other duties as assigned
- Electives Lead: plan/teach introductory/exploratory lessons related to performing arts. These may include beginning singing/playing, improvisation, and audio production
- Communicates learning goals to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
- Prepare and deliver instruction appropriate to the student population including curriculum that addresses abilities, interests, and individual needs
- Use available technology to enhance learning
- Establish program routines to promote a positive environment conducive to effective instruction
- Document and resolve issues related to student behavior problems and attendance
- Reflect on teaching and strive to improve professional competence
- Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
- Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
- Maintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
- Participate in scheduled meetings, District Initiatives and parent conferences as needed
- Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the supervisor and which may relate to student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments
- Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by Community Education Summer Academy Program Specialist
- Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
- Function effectively as a team member
- Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
- Be flexible and adaptable to change
- Positively accept direction
- Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
- Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
- Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
- Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
- Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
- Be a positive role model for students
- Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner
