Teacher - Elementary Orchestra (.25 FTE)

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bethel School District is seeking teacher applicants who have the potential to be leaders and innovative educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction based upon best available research and practices in teaching and learning. This posting is for two (2) positions, each position is .25 FTE.

Requirements

Valid and appropriate certificate and endorsements for Washington State required.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective classroom management.
Demonstrated ability to successfully employ effective teaching methods.
Demonstrated desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Training/experience in strings instruction with strong skills in leadership, organization and instructional strategies including assessment of student learning.
Strong desire to achieve/maintain a high quality orchestra program.
Strong musical background in orchestral repertoire.
Strong technical knowledge of violin, viola, cello and string bass.
Evidence of superior musicianship in classical stylistic interpretation.
Evidence of good rehearsal and classroom management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Training/experience in motivating students of all abilities and directing age appropriate music productions.
Experience in the use of digital technology in the music classroom, or a strong desire to learn.
Dedication to professional growth opportunities.
Ability to work as a team member (leading and following) in a variety of settings.
Interest in supervising and/or collaborating on activities appropriate for assigned age-level students.
Ability to maintain a sense of perspective and humor.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction based upon best available research and practices in teaching and learning.
Develop and maintain effective classroom management.
Employ effective teaching methods.
Work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Achieve/maintain a high quality orchestra program.
Motivate students of all abilities and direct age appropriate music productions.
Use digital technology in the music classroom.
Work as a team member (leading and following) in a variety of settings.
Supervise and/or collaborate on activities appropriate for assigned age-level students.