Classroom Teacher / Music

Job Description:

Position Summary: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate elementary music instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. This vacancy seeks a candidate with experience or expertise in the delivery of elementary music curriculum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with a diverse population of students in an urban setting

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning

• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction

• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules, expectations and procedures

• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies

• Establish and communicate learning targets for all learning activities

• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development

• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments

• Candidate must be able to facilitate general music, chorus and instrumental lessons.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students in diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds

• Commitment to the success of all children

• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails

• Demonstrates success in collaborative teaching, managing a mixed ability classroom and facilitating performance based learning

• Participate in professional development

• Other duties as assigned by the Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess or be eligible for Connecticut Music Education certification.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to deliver elementary music content.

• Ability to relate successfully with staff, families and students from diverse backgrounds, experiences and skill levels.

• Demonstrated ability to implement differentiated instruction and build upon the strengths and challenges of a multi-cultural and multi-racial classroom/district.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please make sure to complete an application at http://www.danbury.k12.ct.us.