Music / Art Teacher - Elementary NW campus

CORAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE RENO • Reno, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Art / Music Teacher at the NW Campus works under the general supervision of an administrator to implement school board policy and deliver the educational curriculum for an instructional division or unit. The teacher may teach one or more subjects. The role includes planning instruction and assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards, creating a safe and respectful learning environment, managing classroom procedures and student behavior, engaging students, assessing learning, and responding flexibly to student needs. The teacher also maintains records, reflects on teaching, supports family and community partnerships, participates in the professional community, and demonstrates professionalism and ethical conduct.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with student teaching experience; alternatively, three years of verified contracted teaching experience with a bachelor's degree and the ability to obtain a valid Nevada teaching license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Nevada teaching license in the relevant subject area and/or grade level.
• Knowledge of child development; student behavior and characteristics; the relevant subject or credential area; effective teaching; planning and organizing; supervision and control; assessment and diagnosis; and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in creating an effective learning environment and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, counselors, and other staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain pupil behavior standards needed for a functional classroom learning atmosphere.
• Ability to effectively use technology for instruction, planning, data-based decision-making, and monitoring student achievement.

Nice To Haves

• Music Education endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery of subject content and pedagogy, knowledge of students, and effective use of available resources.
• Set instructional outcomes for diverse learners and design coherent instruction and assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards.
• Create an environment of respect and rapport and organize a safe, accessible, resource-rich classroom.
• Manage classroom procedures and student behavior and establish a culture for learning.
• Demonstrate cultural competency.
• Communicate learning expectations, engage students, and use questioning and discussion techniques.
• Embed assessment in instruction and demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
• Maintain accurate records and reflect on teaching.
• Support family and community partnerships and participate in a professional community.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Perform other related duties or follow other instructions as required by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Ten paid holidays per year for eligible employees.
• Three paid personal-leave days per year for eligible employees.
• Five paid sick-leave days per year for eligible employees.
• Eligible employees may select a medical, dental, and vision insurance plan for which CAS contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Eligible employees may obtain paid dependent medical insurance for their dependents.
• For eligible employees not scheduled to work in summer, CAS contributes 100% of the district-paid portion of insurance premiums during summer months.
• State of Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement benefit.
• No state income tax in Nevada.
• No Social Security deductions for most positions working 20 hours per week or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level