Music Curriculum Specialist

QuaverEd•Nashville, TN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

QuaverEd is a rapidly growing, innovative education technology company founded in 2009. Our mission is enriching the lives of children by helping educators to engage students in general music, social and emotional learning, as well as health and physical education. We are headquartered in historic Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee. The Music Curriculum Specialist is responsible for creating and developing high-quality, engaging academic content for students in the music classroom. This role requires excellent writing ability, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and adaptability to work on multiple projects concurrently. Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to Middle Tennessee.

Requirements

Must be a certified teacher and have a current teaching license
Experience teaching general music classes in an elementary or middle school setting
Certification or experience with a variety of educational strategies, methodologies, and theories related to music education, such as Orff-Schulwerk, Kodály, Music Learning Theory (Gordon), and Dalcroze
Knowledge of curriculum-design models and educational strategies, practices, and theories related to general education, such as culturally responsive teaching and learning, universal design for learning, strategies for dual language learners, project-based learning, and Understanding by Design
Experience conducting research, especially in the area of ethnomusicology
Experience implementing modifications and accommodations for students who receive IEP services
Experience teaching a culturally diverse population
Familiarity with Google Suite software
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud software
Proficiency in music notation software
Familiarity with one or more AI applications
Ability to work collaboratively or independently depending on project needs
Strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Writing, designing, and reviewing resources for the QuaverMusic website, including educational activities, lesson plans, units of study, assessments, and strategies for differentiation
Researching and analyzing music, diverse cultures, and other related educational content
Collaborating with other writers, musicians, teachers, culture bearers, software developers, audio engineers, and graphic artists
Editing, proofreading, and applying feedback to revise work
Correlating lessons and activities to national and state music standards
Participating in professional development activities