Music Teacher - TK -Through 8Th Grade

Job Summary

Job Summary

Are you looking to make a positive impact on kids' lives? Do you want to work in an empathetic environment with a fun work culture?

The Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy (in LAKE ELSINORE) Music Teacher works closely with the principal and Executive Director to ensure effective music education for students in TK-8th grade daily, including band. Responsibilities include planning and implementing a comprehensive, sequential and standards-based music curriculum according to the JLPAA model that serves all students and teaches musical literacy, practical musical skills, content knowledge, transferable skills, and higher-order thinking; leading meaningful performances in which students can apply learned skills and knowledge; building a music program that becomes an indispensable part of school culture and identity which connects to the broader school community. Job Responsibilities: • Prepare and teach engaging, differentiated, age-appropriate, grade-specific music lessons with a clear and concise aim. • Guide student behavior and class management to maintain an optimal learning environment • Serve as the in-school music faculty and will be the primary representative of JLPAA's mission at the assigned school site • Collaborate with academic teachers to integrate arts with the Common Core State Standards and throughout the school's curriculum and culture • Responsible for preparing and delivering all essential functions of the music program • Prepare standards-based lesson plans • Provide a positive and safe learning environment by establishing a clear and consistent classroom management plan according to school site policy • Commit to growing as a music teacher in order to be culturally responsive to our students and communities • Performs other duties as assigned

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Requirements / Qualifications

Teaching Credential Teaching Credential Resume Three Letters of Recommendation Transcripts

Comments and Other Information

JLPAA will ensure that all legal qualification requirements will be met for teachers, staff, paraprofessionals, and other administrative employees of the school. Each certificated employee at JLPAA will meet the state licensing requirements for the position that he/she holds.

All teachers and staff will be "at-will" employees, in accordance with California law, meaning that the employment relationship can be severed by either party at any time, with or without cause. As per the school charter, all employment with Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy is considered at will. This means that both employees and Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy have the right to terminate employment at any time, with or without advance notice, and with or without cause.

Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, and promotion of individuals in all job classifications will be conducted without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member, and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws, except where bona fide occupational qualifications exist.

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