Music Teacher

Apis Services Inc•Jenks Township, PA

4d•$0 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Music Teacher to join their educational team at Abraxas I in Marienville, PA. This full-time position involves teaching at-risk adolescents and helping them build better futures. The role requires employing various instructional methods, creating a conducive learning environment, developing lesson plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The teacher will support the Abraxas philosophy and mission, promoting a trauma-informed care approach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field in subject matter that is utilized for teaching experience.
State certification (public (level I or II) or private) in education.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age
Driver's License
Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
Criminal clearances (State Police, FBI and State Child Abuse Clearances)
Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

Employ a wide variety of instructional methods, behavioral tools, and materials that are most appropriate for meeting standard operating procedures and educational objectives that are outlined in the school curriculum.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the clients’ maturity.
Create and maintain accurate client/administrative documents such as daily attendance and grade books; summarize achievements in reports for assigned clients including attendance and behavior.
Develops daily lesson plans and completes all required educational paperwork.
Participate as an educational team member in coordination with the clients, staff, and school and represents the program in professional meetings, family meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.