Music Teacher(K-8)

Global Leadership Academy•Philadelphia, PA

21h

About The Position

Global Leadership Academy Charter School is seeking a passionate and creative global educator for a culturally rich environment. Global Leadership Academy Schools in Philadelphia are redefining public education with a focus on global travel and experiential learning. The school's design centers children as world travelers and change agents, delivering rigorous instruction to empower scholars for local, national, and international competition. GLA educators are dedicated to teaching and learning, believing in the power of family and community partnerships, and nurturing the inherent gifts of children. They value educators who listen to scholars, encourage intellectual risks, and praise insights and curiosities. Successful GLA educators possess a spirit of continual improvement, a hunger for feedback and professional growth, and a dedication to excellence.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
Ability and willingness to work an extended schedule.
Proven ability to work well with children, adults, and parents.
Demonstrated ability to analyze raw data and develop goals for students.
Experience working with a diverse population including low to moderate-income families.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
Instrumental or vocal skills.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Deal with sensitive material in a confidential manner.
Establish and maintain co-operative relationships with those contacted during the performance of required duties, including school personnel, students, parents, and the community.
Maintain regular attendance.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing.
Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.
Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.
Ability to prepare lesson plans and organize a meaningful instructional program.
Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Ability to critically evaluate the educational achievements of students and to give assignments according to their interests and ability.
Demonstrate the ability to exercise patience, caring, and concern in new and sometimes stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Preferably a Master's Degree.

Responsibilities

Providing direct instruction to all scholars.
Developing lesson plans and curriculum materials to support educational development.
Demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational ability.
Teaching music education to scholars (K-8).
Helping scholars grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through singing, moving to music, playing instruments, and listening.
Developing daily and unit lesson plans and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented, and aligned with curriculum, integrating technology.
Maintaining pace of learning and providing opportunities for student differences.
Checking for student understanding and conveying appropriately high expectations for students.
Creating and maintaining a classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and work toward meeting the standards.
Maintaining accurate, thorough records of student achievement and behavioral performance.
Completing progress and grade reports promptly and as scheduled.
Complying with policies, regulations, and procedures of Global Leadership Academy West.
Communicating effectively with parents.
Working collaboratively with staff.
Displaying high-level professional conduct and image at all times.
Establishing and maintaining an acceptable attendance record.
Participating in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom.
Continuing to grow as a professional educator with classes/workshops for professional development and coaching and feedback from administrators and peers.
Using and applying simulations and technological innovations in the classroom in pursuit of instructional strategies.
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Performing other duties as assigned by CEO, Principal, or Special Education Director.