Teacher-Music PK-8 (Anticipated)

Holyoke Public Schools•Holyoke, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Holyoke Public Schools is seeking a Teacher-Music PK-8 to meet and instruct assigned classes. The district serves nearly 5,100 students in 11 schools and employs nearly 1,300 people. They are committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe all children can learn and strive to make school a joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging. The district's strategic plan, “Moving Forward Together,” focuses on accelerating student learning by rethinking teaching, collaboration, and student well-being. Their Equity Commitments aim to address systemic equity challenges by building an anti-racist, inclusive, and culturally responsive community that ensures students, families, and staff receive the necessary support for success. They prioritize incorporating the voices of those impacted, promoting access and inclusion, respecting diversity, and fostering a culture of acceptance and empathy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
At least one year of full-time teaching experience
Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent teamwork skills
Required license(s): MUSIC PK-8

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an urban setting
Experience working with diverse student populations
Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and – in harmony with the goals – establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives.
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serves on staff committee as required.
Other duties as assigned.