Music Teacher

Schnitzer Family Campus - Mittleman Jewish Community Center & Portland Jewish Academy•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The PJA Music Teacher & Song Leader will develop and implement mission and developmentally appropriate music curriculum for K-8 students. As a Jewish school, the ideal candidate will have a background in both Jewish and secular music, however we are open to all candidates with a music background who are willing to learn. General duties include: Plan for and lead music classes for grades K-5 weekly Co-produce, rehearse, and lead school performances Provide instruction on various instruments, such as: ukulele, recorder, Orff instruments, percussion, etc. Teach a middle school music exploratory. Offerings have included: choir, rock band, guitar instruction. Attend occasional staff meetings and professional development days MUSIC TEACHER ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: (These examples represent the essential functions of the position. They are not, however, inclusive of all the duties the position may be assigned to perform.) Classroom Instruction: Design instruction focused on building understanding through inquiry, play, and exploration. Encourage student enthusiasm for the learning process by connecting to student’s prior knowledge, life experiences, and interests. Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to PJA’s philosophy, goals and objectives and meets student needs. Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to make subject matter accessible to all students. Curriculum Development: Utilize deep working knowledge of subject matter, curriculum frameworks, and student development to organize subject matter to facilitate students' understanding. Develop and sequence long-term and short-term instructional plans to support student learning. Establish and articulate goals for student learning. Plan and implement a differentiated program of study designed to meet individual student needs. Maintain current fluency in all relevant subject matter. Assessment: Assess student progress on a regular basis using multiple methods of assessment, and use data to inform instruction. Involve all students in self-assessment, goal setting and monitoring progress. Review data individually and with colleagues, to monitor student learning. Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues and engage in the broader professional community to support student learning. Work with other teachers and share responsibility for supervision of all students during the school day. Learn about and work with families to support student learning. Communicate regularly with families about learning and teaching. Coordinate and attend parent meetings. Creating & Maintaining a Classroom Environment: Create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning by building meaningful relationships with students. Design an environment that reflects PJA’s mission and middot, and functions as a socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically safe community. Use instructional time to optimize learning through effective classroom routines, procedures, norms, and supports. Professional Learning: Reflect on teaching practice to support student learning. Establish professional goals and engage in continuous and purposeful professional growth and development. Continue professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or coursework at institutions of higher learning. Attend staff, department and committee meetings as required. Other Duties as assigned/needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education required.
Fluency in evidence-based instructional methods and resources in: student-centered inquiry-based instruction, core academic content areas, and social emotional learning.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with other staff, parents/guardians, and students.
Ability to follow school policies and procedures
Ability to maintain appropriate work habits including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
Ability to care for and work with students for extended periods of time in a variety of settings.
Ability to move about the PJA/MJCC campus including climbing stairs
Ability to sit at a computer and keyboard for extended periods of time
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis
Ability to communicate clearly with students, parents, and groups of individuals
Ability to attend off-site meetings that may require reliable form of transportation

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred.
Three years’ professional teaching experience preferred.
Oregon or out of state licensure with appropriate endorsements or equivalent preferred.
Background in both Jewish and secular music.
Expereince and interest in teaching in Jewish educational programming.

Responsibilities

Plan for and lead music classes for grades K-5 weekly
Co-produce, rehearse, and lead school performances
Provide instruction on various instruments, such as: ukulele, recorder, Orff instruments, percussion, etc.
Teach a middle school music exploratory. Offerings have included: choir, rock band, guitar instruction.
Attend occasional staff meetings and professional development days
Design instruction focused on building understanding through inquiry, play, and exploration.
Encourage student enthusiasm for the learning process by connecting to student’s prior knowledge, life experiences, and interests.
Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to PJA’s philosophy, goals and objectives and meets student needs.
Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to make subject matter accessible to all students.
Develop and sequence long-term and short-term instructional plans to support student learning.
Establish and articulate goals for student learning.
Plan and implement a differentiated program of study designed to meet individual student needs.
Maintain current fluency in all relevant subject matter.
Assess student progress on a regular basis using multiple methods of assessment, and use data to inform instruction.
Involve all students in self-assessment, goal setting and monitoring progress.
Review data individually and with colleagues, to monitor student learning.
Collaborate with colleagues and engage in the broader professional community to support student learning.
Work with other teachers and share responsibility for supervision of all students during the school day.
Learn about and work with families to support student learning.
Communicate regularly with families about learning and teaching.
Coordinate and attend parent meetings.
Create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning by building meaningful relationships with students.
Design an environment that reflects PJA’s mission and middot, and functions as a socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically safe community.
Use instructional time to optimize learning through effective classroom routines, procedures, norms, and supports.
Reflect on teaching practice to support student learning.
Establish professional goals and engage in continuous and purposeful professional growth and development.
Continue professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or coursework at institutions of higher learning.
Attend staff, department and committee meetings as required.
Other Duties as assigned/needed.