Classroom Teacher / Music

Job Description:

REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #10

2024-2025

Harwinton and Burlington are serene townships nestled amidst state forests and parks bordering the Farmington Valley to the south and the Litchfield Hills to the north. The towns share a border with Farmington, Avon, Bristol to the South/West and Litchfield and Torrington to the North.

Despite their quiet country feel, the towns are within easy driving access to the Hartford region. We look forward to receiving your candidacy and we welcome a diverse candidate pool!

Position: Elementary Instrumental Music (Grade 4)

Location: Harwinton Consolidated School and Lake Garda School

Reports to: Building Principals

Starting Date: Commencement of the 2024-2025 school year

We are seeking a dynamic instrumental music teacher who fosters a love of music, creativity and risk-taking in students. The successful candidate should have strong communication and collaboration skills to work closely with colleagues and leadership across both elementary schools.

Effective vertical collaboration with the middle school instrumental music teacher and within the larger specials teams at both elementary schools is a must. The position requires: thoughtful, expansive recruitment of beginning band students, creation and implementation of a pull-out lesson schedule, conducting a weekly band rehearsal in each school and facilitating, organizing and running daytime and evening concerts and events, including Region 10's spring band festival, the Big Band Bash. Additional requirements include participation in all district, building and department level meetings and professional development activities as a valued member of our learning community. RSD 10 has a professional learning calendar that supports both building and district-wide opportunities for departmental collaboration and this includes the Visual and Performing Arts, so the successful candidate will be a member of a well-established Professional Learning Community.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge and experience in a combination of the following areas:

• Beginning instrumental music techniques and pedagogy

• Ability to work within the school policies and procedures

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work well on a team

Required education:

• Bachelor's degree in education or related subject is required
• CT Endorsement: 049 Music Education, Pre-K-12

Date Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Application Deadline: Monday, May 6, 2024

Round One Interviews Will Begin the Week of May 13, 2024

Application Procedure: Please apply on-line at www.region10ct.org.

Internal Candidates: Complete an updated resume and letter of interest through Frontline by the closing of the posting. Emails of interest directed at Administrators will not be considered.

External Candidates: When completing an application online, please be sure to include a cover letter, resume, proof of certification, transcripts and three letters of recommendation as a full portfolio for consideration.

Regional School District #10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and by policy does not discriminate against a person because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin and handicap or gender identity.