Summer Music Camp Teacher

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BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE: SUMMER MUSIC CAMP TEACHER

DATES OF PROGRAM: Monday-Friday, July 8 - 12, 2024 @ Bellingham High School

POSITION SUMMARY:

This program is designed to help engage and re-engage students after interrupted learning from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Summer Music Camp Program will address acceleration of learning post-pandemic, social-emotional learning, limitations in instrumentation due to the pandemic, and supports high school instrumental/choir courses for grade 5-8.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Select appropriate literature and curriculum materials that develop musicianship, independence, and technique for a 1-week music program in a variety of settings: instrumental, choral and music appreciation

2.Differentiate instruction and coaching to accelerate learning and close achievement gaps post pandemic

3.Teach and coach students in the fundamentals of music ensemble playing - tone quality, balance and blend, intonation, tempo, articulation/diction, expression, style and phrasing

4.As a faculty team, develop 5 independent rhythm-based lessons as integral sessions for each day of camp

5.As a faculty team, develop 5 breathing, posture and stretching lessons as integral sessions for each day of camp

6.Design fun and engaging lessons that encourage respect, compassion, inclusive and team-building strategies

7.Prepare an end-of-camp narrative summary about the program, student work, areas of success and areas of improvement for the future

8.Supervise students at arrival dismissal and break times

9.Additional duties as assigned by the camp facilitator or Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

10. Follow all applicable district and school rules

QUALIFICATIONS:

1 MA Educator License in Music grades PK-12

2.Current member of the Bellingham Public School faculty preferred

SALARY: $33 per hour, 4 hours per day plus 1 hour of prep per day, 5 days total (in addition to teaching, facilitator will receive an additional 5 hours prep @ $33 per hour), subject to grant funding

REPORTS TO: Summer Music Camp Facilitator

OUR MISSION:

The Bellingham Public School District's enrollment is approximately 1,930 students and an organizational staff of 400 employees. The district is split into the following building grade levels: DiPietro Elementary (Preschool

• Grade 3), Stall Brook Elementary (Preschool

• Grade 3) Bellingham Memorial School (grades 4-7) and Bellingham High School (grades 8-12), and Keough Memorial Academy (grades 7-12) is our therapeutic day school for students with special needs.

Our core mission is to foster an environment in which students and staff have opportunities to reach their full potential. The Bellingham School District is committed to providing a challenging and academically motivating education where all students, staff and families accept responsibility for education within their schools.

The School Committee and the Administrative Team support the District Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan. Our goal is to always reach for our vision:

The Bellingham Public Schools, in collaboration with students, their families, and the community, will provide a safe learning environment, where the unique strengths of every learner are enhanced and celebrated. We will work together to build a shared sense of pride in the Bellingham Public Schools by amplifying academic excellence, increasing communication, cultivating a positive climate, improving social and emotional well-being, and enhancing technology use and implementation.