Music Teacher-Early Elementary

Trinity School•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Music Teacher Early Elementary Division Position Overview Music Teachers are inquisitive, nurturing, fun-loving, flexible, and creative. They model lifelong learning for their colleagues and students. They involve themselves in areas of the School beyond their classroom walls. They are responsible for fulfilling all of their responsibilities in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the School. They are responsible for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students in their class.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Music Education required
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
State of Georgia Teaching Certificate/License or equivalent from another state (preferred)
Training in Orff-Schulwerk, Kodaly, and Dalcroze Eurythmics (preferred)
Minimum three years teaching experience with young children (preferred)

Responsibilities

Creates and implements developmentally appropriate music curriculum
Has proficiency in singing, reading music, and playing the piano
Shows a passion for teaching music to young children using a variety of instructional methods and the capacity to create an environment in which all children consider themselves musicians and develop a love of music
Has excellent classroom management skills and models appropriate behavior for the students
Understands and supports developmental benchmarks academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally
Demonstrates strong organizational skills
Incorporates cultural diversity through the music curriculum
Develops and orchestrates school-wide performances
Collaborates effectively with other music team members and colleagues to support the school community
Communicates proficiently in oral and written forms
Participates in duties such as carpool, lunch, and recess
Takes initiative to fulfill typical responsibilities and demonstrates a willingness to problem-solve atypical situations
Effectively uses best practices in teaching and learning to design and deliver instruction
Presents well-planned lessons and has the ability to shift in the moment with child-initiated ideas; able to apply differentiated teaching methods
Maintains accurate and comprehensive records of each child’s performance and progress, including the My Learning digital portfolio SeeSaw
Models appropriate behavior for students and is able to effectively engage children in learning and practicing appropriate behavior
Uses technology to enhance instruction and communicate effectively
Understands responsible digital citizenship
Maintains an organized, pleasant, and inviting learning environment
Initiates and actively participates in professional development opportunities
Participates in associated duties such as carpool, lunch, and recess
Desire to introduce cultural diversity through the Music curriculum
Other duties as assigned