SY 26-27 Strings Teacher

Lynchburg City Schools•Lynchburg, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At the elementary level, this position involves implementing a Suzuki strings program adapted for the public school setting across three elementary schools: Linkhorne Elementary, W. M. Bass Elementary, and Dearington Elementary. The role focuses on providing Suzuki-based group class strings instruction, primarily violin, to K-5 students. The teacher will collaborate with school administrators and classroom teachers to establish a class schedule, work with parents to support student practice, and participate in city-wide string events. Responsibilities also include overseeing the use and care of division-owned instruments and employing effective instructional and classroom management practices. The position is part of the LCS Strings Professional Learning Community.

Requirements

Possess or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in instrumental music, Prek-12.
Bachelors/Masters Degree in music or music education with emphasis in instrumental music.
Knowledge of Suzuki-based string instruction methods
Knowledge of elementary music education and classroom management practices
Skill in teaching group string instruction
Skill in collaboration and parent communication
Ability to manage instruments and program logistics
Ability to contribute positively to professional learning communities

Nice To Haves

Suzuki teacher training and SAA membership is strongly encouraged.
Experience teaching beginner techniques in all strings instruments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide Suzuki-based group class strings instruction, primarily violin, adapted for the public school setting to K-5 elementary students.
Work with the school's administrator and classroom teachers to develop a class schedule that provides two thirty-minute group strings lessons per week.
Work with parents so that they can assist their children in practice at home.
Participate in all city-wide string events, and provide performance opportunities in the school and community.
Oversee both the use and care of division-owned instruments.
Use effective instructional and classroom management practices.
Contribute positively and constructively to the LCS Strings Professional Learning Community.