Music/Performing Arts Elementary Teacher
About The Position
Uncommon Schools seeks an accomplished, passionate Music Teacher to join our faculty. The position represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing program that is dedicated to developing excellence in musical talent throughout the K-12 education of our scholars. Our general music pedagogy is grounded in the Orff and Kodaly approaches. Our music program includes singing, movement, playing instruments, and music literacy in every class, with students engaged in as much active music-making as possible. Instrumental instruction includes recorder (in third grade), unpitched percussion, and Orff instruments.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts of Bachelor of Music in Music, Music Education or Performance
- Experience teaching general and vocal music to elementary aged children;
- Experience with the Kodaly and Orff approaches. Levels training in one or both pedagogies is highly preferred;
- Ability to manage and direct large groups of students;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Valid State Certification is helpful but not required;
- Piano and vocal proficiency, knowledge of recorder, basic guitar. Additional instrument proficiency is helpful.
- Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable;
- Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom;
- Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom;
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects;
- Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing and/or teaching music is highly preferred;
- Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred;
Responsibilities
- Implement network-provided curricula and activities to meet music-specific academic standards;
- Teach all music-based content including but not limited to singing, dance and movement, elementary instrumental (recorder, Orff instruments, drumming) music;
- Develop music literacy lesson components related to teaching rhythm and pitch notation, solfege reading and singing, improvisation and composition
- High-level collaboration with Enrichment teachers and Director of Operations to create and plan for multiple performances throughout the school year
- Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
- Support school instructional and cultural needs including but not limited to academic teaching coverage, test proctoring, daily systems duties, additional supportive duties
- Participate in collaborative curriculum development, department activities, and school-wide functions;
- Develops strong classroom management skills congruent with Uncommon Schools system of management;
- Be accountable for students’ mastery of musical standards;
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues; and
- Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
- Extensive, best-in-class training and development
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
- 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
- Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
- Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
