Music Teacher(K-8)

Global Leadership Academy•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Leadership Academy Charter School is seeking a passionate and creative Music Teacher (K-8) for a ten-month, salaried position. This role is within a culturally rich environment that redefines public education by using the world as a classroom. Global Academies Schools are committed to closing the achievement gap through exposure, access, and opportunity, empowering scholars to compete on local, national, and international stages. GLA educators are dedicated to teaching and learning, fostering family and community partnerships, nurturing children's inherent gifts, encouraging intellectual risks, and embracing continuous improvement and feedback.

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.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing.
Ability to prepare lesson plans and organize a meaningful instructional program.
Ability to evaluate critically 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

Teaching music education to scholars (K-8).
Helping scholars grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences including singing, moving to music, playing instruments, and listening.
Developing daily and unit lesson plans and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented, aligned with curriculum, and integrate 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/feedback.
Using and applying simulations and technological innovations in the classroom.
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Performing other duties as assigned by CEO, Principal, or Special Education Director.