Instumental Music Teacher

THE OAKWOOD SCHOOL • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Instrumental Music Teacher is responsible for teaching various music classes for grades 7th-12th. The Music Teacher teaches any level of music and is expected to work with a diversity of learners from beginning string students to advanced orchestra students. The Instrumental Teacher is collaborative and is interested in thinking outside the box about the nature of what an orchestra is. Other responsibilities include attending department and faculty meetings and helping to ensure the goals of the performing arts department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of Instrumental Music teaching experience required
• Violin, Violist, Cellist or Bassist preferred
• Maintains high quality standards and pays rigorous attention to details
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, possess curiosity and has an enthusiasm for learning
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and social justice both in and out of the classroom
• Positive attitude, flexible approach, and ability to develop close working relationships with students and colleagues
• Proficient computer skills with Google Drive and Microsoft Windows Office products

Nice To Haves

• Violin, Violist, Cellist or Bassist preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts the Oakwood High School Orchestra, (an eclectic ensemble of varying strengths and abilities), while being supported by co-teachers in the woodwind, brass and percussion sections.
• Acts as an ensemble member and co-teacher for the Oakwood Middle School Orchestra.
• Conducts the orchestra at school assemblies and helps with special events, including Perspective Parent’s Day and Generations Day.
• Collaborates with other members of the department in preparing lessons for teaching and learning, in alignment with Oakwood’s mission and philosophy.
• Works closely with students to help them develop critical thinking and research skills.
• Evaluates student progress through a variety of assessment modes.
• Maintains student records, including online grades.
• Implements a wide array of classroom activities to address multiple learning styles.
• Communicates regularly with student-support team members: parents, teachers, student services, deans, and other administrators.
• Provides ongoing student feedback, both informal and formal, including written narrative evaluations.
• Meets with students and families, as needed.
• Treats students equitably, is sincerely interested in them as individuals, and responds to their needs.
• Actively engages in the life of the school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time