Percussion Virtual Teacher

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

7d • Remote

About The Position

The Percussion Virtual Teacher will teach virtual private and group music lessons to up to 50 students in the Dallas ISD school district, using percussion as their primary instrument. Lessons are part of Dallas ISD’s Virtual Private Music Lesson Program. The position’s hours are flexible and typically fall between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The teacher will create engaging lesson plans that incorporate technology, adapt teaching methods to students’ individual needs and learning styles, motivate students of varying ages and skill levels, provide constructive feedback, and track student progress. The position also requires keeping lesson notes and communicating effectively with the Virtual Private Music Lesson Program administration. Applicants must reside in Texas, hold a specified music degree from UNT’s College of Music, complete fingerprinting at their own expense, and pass a Dallas ISD criminal history check.

Requirements

• Must reside in the state of Texas.
• Must hold a BM, MM, GAC, or DMA from the College of Music at the University of North Texas.
• Must complete fingerprinting via IdentoGo upon hire at the applicant’s own expense.
• Must successfully pass a Criminal History Check through Dallas ISD.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans that incorporate technology.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for effective online teaching.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students of all ages and skill levels.
• Capacity to adapt teaching methods to individual student needs and learning styles.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and track student progress.
• Knowledge of Texas UIL procedures and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual private music lessons for students in Dallas ISD’s Virtual Private Music Lesson Program.
• Conduct virtual group music lessons for students in the program.
• Keep lesson notes.
• Communicate effectively with the Virtual Private Music Lesson Program administration.
• Create engaging lesson plans that incorporate technology.
• Adapt teaching methods to individual student needs and learning styles.
• Provide constructive feedback and track student progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time