Description

Join a growth-oriented, collaborative learning community committed to Westminster’s mission and vision, including core values of inclusivity and service. In developing the whole person for college and for life, Westminster hires and retains passionate, talented, diverse educators like you to prepare our students to be lifelong learners, well equipped to address local and global challenges. 

Westminster excels regionally and nationally in every area of school life, from academics to the arts and athletics, achieving excellence through a wide range of programming--and we need you to help us! 

In our Lower School, you’ll teach and learn alongside ninety other faculty who embody the same intellectual curiosity, wholesome intensity, and creative spirit as our students. As part of a Professional Learning Community, you’ll meet in teams to design lessons, create assessments, share ideas, and innovate for the future. 

For our part, Westminster stands ready to support you with exceptional resources, including a Center for Teaching that provides workshops, cohorts, coaching, travel grants, and resources to help you be your best. At Westminster, you are more than just an academic expert; you make a difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and families--and they, in turn, make a difference in yours.

Anticipated start date: August 1, 2024

Supervisor: Head of the Lower School

Position Status: This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 10-month position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant undergraduate degree; advanced degree with emphasis on string music education preferred

• Familiarity with national trends in music education, including curriculum planning, interdisciplinary studies, and assessment initiatives.

• Experience with a co-teaching/co-directing model preferred

• Previous classroom teaching experience preferred

• Previous professional performance experience preferred

OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as an Ensemble Co-Conductor for the three LS orchestras, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade.

• Serve as an Instrument Specialist (Bass, Cello) for LS orchestra.

• Collaborate as a member of the Cross Divisional Orchestra Staff to develop a comprehensive 3rd-12th Orchestra Program.

• Work with the Head Director of Lower School Orchestras to manage group administrative duties, including music library organization, facility and equipment logistics, as well as concert and event production.

• Create lesson plans, course materials, and instructional resources that cater to students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

• Collaborate with other Lower School teachers as part of a Professional Learning Community

• Fulfill duties standard to a LS teacher

• Participate in school-wide Orchestra initiatives

• Fulfill other duties as assigned

Additionally, successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A love of working with Lower School students beginning their musical instruction

• A student-centered teaching style

• The ability to build partnerships with colleagues and parents

• The ability to create and promote an inclusive learning environment

• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and a cooperative spirit

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; and engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to become CPR and First Aid Certified.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may frequently walk on slippery or uneven surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the regular business day. Overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Westminster is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/M/F/D/V.

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