Music Teacher
About The Position
Challenger School’s Sandy campus is seeking a music specialist. This is a part-time position with a fixed schedule of 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Each day includes eight working hours and a one-hour lunch break, for a total of 16 working hours per week. Responsibilities include lesson preparation and music instruction and may also include after-school enrichment activities and student lunchtime supervision. Candidates seeking full-time employment may also be considered for a teacher-intern assignment. The full-time assignment would include preparation to assume music specialist duties quickly, along with training in Challenger's preschool or elementary program. The successful candidate will have a strong music background, enjoy working with children, and be prepared to learn Challenger’s curriculum and instructional methods. As a music teacher at Challenger, you will be responsible for teaching children music concepts, such as rhythm, singing, recognition, interpretation, movement and dance. You will have the opportunity to work with multiple grade levels and will also plan and direct the music for the annual Christmas Sing and Spring Program events.
Requirements
- 2 years of college education or equivalent classic music training and experience in music, voice, and/or piano
- Proficiency in piano accompaniment and voice delivery techniques
- Ability to pass a background check
- Completion of pre-employment assessments
- Strong music background
- Enjoy working with children
- Prepared to learn Challenger’s curriculum and instructional methods
Responsibilities
- Thoroughly learn and deliver Challenger’s curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy
- Maintain a safe and productive classroom environment
- Assist teachers in multiple classes with music curriculum and concepts
- Produce student musical programs twice yearly
- Work patiently with students, parents, and coworkers
- Lesson preparation and music instruction
- After-school enrichment activities
- Student lunchtime supervision
- Teaching children music concepts, such as rhythm, singing, recognition, interpretation, movement and dance
- Plan and direct the music for the annual Christmas Sing and Spring Program events
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid time off
- 401k
- Significant tuition discounts for children and grandchildren
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
