Music Teacher/Band Director
About The Position
Teaches individuals or groups instrumental in public school: Plans daily classroom work based on teaching outline prepared for course of study to meet curriculum requirements. Evaluates students' interests, aptitudes, temperament, and individual characteristics to determine suitable instrument for beginner. Plays instrument to demonstrate musical scales, tones, and rhythm. Instructs students in music theory, harmony, score and sight reading, composition, music appreciation, and provides individual or group instrumental lessons using technical knowledge, aesthetic appreciation, and prescribed teaching techniques. Conducts group rehearsals and instructs and coaches members in their individual parts, in fundamentals of musicianship, and ensemble performance. Critiques performance to identify errors and reinforce correct techniques. Leads band groups in regular and special performances for school program, community activities, concerts, and festivals. Meets with parents of student to resolve student problem. May accompany students on field trips to musical performances. May order, store, and inventory musical instruments, music, and supplies. May teach students with disabilities.
Requirements
- Technical knowledge of music
- Aesthetic appreciation of music
- Prescribed teaching techniques
Nice To Haves
- Ability to teach students with disabilities
- Ability to accompany students on field trips
- Ability to order, store, and inventory musical instruments, music, and supplies
Responsibilities
- Plans daily classroom work based on teaching outline prepared for course of study to meet curriculum requirements.
- Evaluates students' interests, aptitudes, temperament, and individual characteristics to determine suitable instrument for beginner.
- Plays instrument to demonstrate musical scales, tones, and rhythm.
- Instructs students in music theory, harmony, score and sight reading, composition, music appreciation, and provides individual or group instrumental lessons using technical knowledge, aesthetic appreciation, and prescribed teaching techniques.
- Conducts group rehearsals and instructs and coaches members in their individual parts, in fundamentals of musicianship, and ensemble performance.
- Critiques performance to identify errors and reinforce correct techniques.
- Leads band groups in regular and special performances for school program, community activities, concerts, and festivals.
- Meets with parents of student to resolve student problem.
- May accompany students on field trips to musical performances.
- May order, store, and inventory musical instruments, music, and supplies.
- May teach students with disabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
