Music TA

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School•Washington, DC

73d•$37,080 - $56,547

About The Position

The Music Teacher Assistant supports the Music Teacher in creating an engaging, safe, and inclusive learning environment where students can explore and develop their musical skills. The assistant supports instruction, classroom management, student supervision, preparation of materials and instruments, and activities that contribute to the school’s music program and broader school community. This is a 10-month position.

Requirements

Ability to work collaboratively with students and adults in a diverse school community.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to supporting the well-being and success of all Stokes School students.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check, FBI fingerprinting, and a Child Protection Register clearance in compliance with DC Public Charter School regulations.
This position is a Mandated Reporter for child abuse and neglect under DC law.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience working with children in a school, youth program, or similar setting preferred.
Experience or demonstrated interest in music, music education, performance, or the arts preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Music Teacher with daily lessons, activities, projects, performances, and classroom routines.
Provide individual and small-group support to students during music instruction.
Prepare, organize, distribute, collect, and properly store musical instruments, equipment, and instructional materials.
Support positive student behavior and maintain a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment.
Assist with student transitions to and from music classes and supervise students during assigned schoolwide duties, including arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal, or other coverage as needed.
Support the preparation and implementation of concerts, performances, celebrations, and other schoolwide events.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other staff to support student learning and well-being.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding students, families, and colleagues.
Attend required staff meetings, professional development sessions, and school activities.
Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, flexibility, positive communication, and punctuality.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned based on the needs of students, the music program, or the school.