SY 26-27 Music Teaching Assistant - Winds/Brass Specialty

Conservatory Lab Charter•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Conservatory Lab Charter School is seeking a motivated and insightful individual to join their unique, dynamic team committed to holistic excellence in urban education. This role involves supporting students to meet their full potential by collaborating with content teachers to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of students. The school has a unique culture where every student engages in music daily, starting an instrument in first grade. Instructional support assistants work in teams with lead teachers to provide instructional and social-emotional support within the classroom. The ideal candidate will have excellent classroom management skills and strong instrumental skills in winds and brass, with a primary instrument in cello. Flexibility and comfort in an urban school setting are also desired.

Requirements

2 years of college
Extensive winds & brass experience, especially brass
Experience working with children
Ability to work closely and collaborate on a professional team
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong oral communication skills
Flexible and able to work in a fast paced, highly demanding environment
Ability to work full time, on site

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Bilingual - Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole
Primary instrument is cello
Experience working in an urban school setting

Responsibilities

Partner with lead teacher to support optimal learning environment for students
Work as co-teacher/teaching assistant within the classroom
Implement the lead teacher’s lesson plans
Utilize a variety of pedagogical approaches to effectively support large and small group lessons for winds & brass students as well as mixed instrument ensembles
Teach, plan and implement curriculum in conjunction with respective grade level music teachers
Help create and implement music integrated classroom projects in collaboration with the curriculum developer and classroom teachers
Utilize tracking systems to maintain lists of student progress and interventions
Supervise student groups as assigned by the schedule
Support students in successfully transitioning
Help maintain instrument inventory
Maintain clean, organized teaching spaces
Comply with all professional development requirements
Attend all faculty meetings and scheduled staff events
Assist teacher with maintenance of classroom environment, including preparation for lessons and breakdown of activities
Assist with administrative duties including but not limited arrival/ dismissal, lunch and recess
Utilize feedback to reflect on skills and improve performance to improve supports for students
Substitute for classroom teacher during meetings, professional development as needed
Supervise assigned lunch and recess duties
Attend and assist with concerts and performances in and out of school, as needed
Demonstrate a commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching that is evident in lesson planning and instruction