Music Teacher TK- Grade 5 - FTE 50%

Blue Oak School•Napa, CA

4d•$30,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Oak School, a TK-8 progressive school of about 200 students in Napa, CA, is seeking a warm, experienced, and innovative music teacher for its TK-Grade 5 teaching team. The school offers a challenging and stimulating education that nurtures character, confidence, creativity, flexibility, and curiosity. The successful applicant will enjoy working in a collaborative environment and embrace an inquiry-based and developmental approach to teaching music, movement, and rhythm. The ideal candidate will understand how to provide differentiated and extended learning experiences within the context of a progressive school and use a variety of teaching strategies to engage students in developing a love of music. Effective classroom management skills are a must. A love of learning and school, and a willingness to support unique and unpredictable learning journeys by students will help you thrive at Blue Oak School.

Requirements

Music Teaching Credential and/or MEd or related field
A minimum of two years classroom teaching experience
Experience with progressive pedagogy, student-centered learning, project-based learning, and integrated curriculum planning
Experience/knowledge of Orff Approach, Kodaly, etc.
A specialization in a particular area, instrument, or style of music
A commitment to creating an inclusive classroom community that allows for a multitude of perspectives to be heard and respected
A love of working with students and creating a joyful learning environment
Commitment to personal and professional development and a growth mindset
High expectations for self, colleagues and students
Hardworking, organized, good communicator, and reliable
Ability to model professional and ethical standards when working with students and families
Sense of humor, authentic empathy, warmth, and collegiality
Desire and ability to contribute to student and community life inside and outside the classroom
Commitment to social justice and fostering culturally competent and inclusive classrooms
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Ability to exercise gentle authority consistent with our school culture
Strong communication skills with parents and colleagues

Responsibilities

Provide developmentally-appropriate instruction on singing, rhythm, beat, tempo, movement, improvisation, and the playing of pitched and unpitched percussion instruments.
Collaborate with colleagues to design integrated curriculum, projects, and service-learning opportunities.
Incorporate local and global music into teaching to connect students to their community and the world.
Create a classroom space that is differentiated, engaging, responsive, and beautiful.
Integrate tools and technology as appropriate to support learning and deepen projects.
Identify and respond to individual students’ academic, social, and emotional needs, including learning differences in collaboration with Learning Specialist.
Plan, design, and implement authentic assessment of student progress.
Write progress reports and reports and be available for conferences with parents.
Plan, organize, and deliver culminating performances for the community twice during the school year.
Lead and/or help organize Community Meetings.