Classroom Teacher / Music

Job Description:

The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff, and continuous learning.

Position Title: Instrumental & General Music Teacher (Anticipated Opening)

School: Silas Deane Middle School

Department: Music

Reports To: Principal

Start Date: August 19, 2024 (start of the 2024-2025 school year)

Compensation: $54,394 - $107,777

Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled

Silas Deane Middle School is seeking a motivated, dynamic and versatile music educator to work in the highly collaborative environment of the SDMS Music Team. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching middle school instrumental music (woodwinds, brass, percussion and strings) and have knowledge and enthusiasm for general music instruction.

The instrumental program consists of grade level orchestra and band level courses. Teaching responsibilities would include general music and instrumental courses. Instrumental courses would be based on the needs in the program and the expertise of the candidate. General music instruction would include 7th and/or 8th grade courses designed to engage students not enrolled in band, orchestra or chorus in a holistic music education program. This program includes, but is not limited to, music appreciation, theory fundamentals, composition, and other areas of music education aimed at the 7th and 8th grade level.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach students the foundations and fundamental principles of music in accordance with the National and Connecticut State Standards and the Wethersfield Public Schools Music Curriculum;

• Plan and facilitate daily class lessons;

• Instruct using a variety of technologies and resources;

• Teach a wide variety of instruments;

• Teach and explore various genres of musical expression and the significance of each, as well as the significance of music throughout history;

• Select and utilize appropriate music, books, and instructional resources to enhance learning;

• Plan and implement school wide musical events and concerts;

• Provide students the freedom to explore and express themselves musically;

• Maintain and care for any school-owned musical property (instruments and equipment);

• Regularly communicate with parents and school staff regarding individual student progress as well as school wide musical events;

• Ability to choose age-appropriate repertoire and knowledge of appropriate music technology;

• Instruct a large group of students in a wide variety of instruments and assist in planning their participation in larger ensemble performances;

• Plan and organize work schedule and set priorities and work independently and with a sense of urgency.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree;

• Appropriate CT Certification credentials (049 certification);

• Exemplary communication skills to be used when:

• Teaching and meeting with students, parents, families and staff;

• Writing formal and informal letters, messages, plans and comments;

• Collaborating with students, parents, families and staff to organize and implement all school-wide music performances and various assemblies;

• Proven musicianship skills in vocal performance, piano accompaniment, and woodwind, brass, percussion, or strings performance;

• Excellent classroom management skills with both small and large groups;

• Ability to handle and treat the information confidentially;

• Knowledge of restorative and trauma informed practices preferred

All applicants must apply on-line at:

https://www.applitrack.com/wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx