Reports to: Director of Lovett Conservatory of Music
Position Summary: The Lovett School, an independent K-12 day school in Atlanta, GA, seeks applications for instructors of all instruments on an ongoing basis. Interested applicants should be able to teach all levels of music students, as well as those who are seeking to continue to play at the collegiate level. Experience teaching Grade 9 through Grade 12 musicians will be preferred, as will experience with younger students.
The Lovett School Diversity Mission Statement: The Lovett School celebrates the uniqueness of each individual within an intentionally inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment. We recognize that our community is enhanced as we seek to appreciate and respect the differences among our students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni. We are committed to supporting this environment through classroom instruction, professional development, and other curricular and co-curricular programming, and in accordance with our nondiscriminatory policy.
The Lovett School Vision for Learning: Lovett offers experiences that inspire our students to love learning. We encourage them to think critically, communicate effectively, engage creatively, and collaborate purposefully. We provide the opportunities and resources that help our students develop independence and self-direction and extend their learning beyond the walls of the classroom as they grow intellectually, emotionally, physically, aesthetically, morally, and spiritually.
Primary Responsibilities:
Teaches specific instruction on instrument of expertise
Carries out all responsibilities associated with teaching in the Lovett Conservatory of Music
Collaborates with the appropriate ensemble directors (Lower, Middle, and Upper School) to ensure that lessons support the curriculum
Participates in department, faculty, team, and grade-level meetings as called
Ensures that students adhere to The Lovett School behavioral guidelines
Fulfills additional duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
Bachelor of Music Degree or Professional Experience, Master of Music preferred
Significant professional playing experience
The flexibility to accommodate The Lovett School’s rotating schedule during the school day, and/or availability to teach before or after regular school hours, as well as possess the resources to teach virtually.
Excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate effective communication with students, parents, colleagues, and supervisors
Employment of a variety of techniques, including the meaningful use of technology, to engage students and further their critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity
Physical Demands:
NOTE: The Lovett School employment process includes a post-offer drug (hair) test and background check. See the employment application for more information.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands from wrist to finger, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and reach with hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Walking to and from multiple school building to escort students to and from classes when needed. Many buildings do include multiple flights of stairs that will need to be navigated when walking with students.