Reports to: Director of Fine Arts

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• Carries out all responsibilities associated with teaching the assigned class(es), to engage, inspire, and challenge students consistent with Lovett's mission and Vision for Learning.
• Purposefully design curriculum, instruction, and assessment to reach a diverse community of learners (academically, culturally, racially, religiously, etc.).
• Conducts tutorials (before-school and after-school help) as scheduled Participates in department, faculty, team, and grade-level meetings as called Is involved in the life of the school outside of the classroom.
• Fulfills additional duties as assigned, including responsibilities that may occur on weekends and evenings (e.g. admission open house, observations, and interviews).

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Music Education or related field.
• The drive, organization, and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the school community beyond the classroom.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate effective communication with students, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Teaching Certificate is encouraged but not required Minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience Thorough knowledge of broad choral literature.
• Strong collaborative spirit.
• Ability to coach details and finishing of choral music Comprehensive understanding of vocal production Excellent conducting skills.
• Employment of a variety of teaching and assessment techniques.
• A strong desire to work in a collaborative learning community, employing a growth mindset and participating in ongoing professional development during the school year and summer.
• Desire and ability to develop an atmosphere of trust and knowledge of students as individuals.
• Commitment to developing one's own cultural self-awareness, cultural competence, and emotional intelligence.
• Ethical behavior, professionalism, and regular and reliable attendance.

Physical Demands:

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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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand/sit; use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and reach with hands. The employee is regularly required to lift and transport chairs, music stands, Choral Risers, and other heavy equipment lifting to 35 pounds. The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk up and down stairs, and conduct large groups. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.