Instructional Support, Music (Hired through Edustaff)

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Job Description

Summary/Objective

The Music Instructional Support Specialist provides vocal music instruction to Kindergarten and 1st Grade students at Oakland Academy. This individual will create and deliver engaging vocal music experiences that support student development, creativity, and joy of learning. Instruction occurs one hour per week, divided into two 30-minute sessions, with flexibility in scheduling to accommodate the specialist’s availability.

Location: Oakland Academy

Schedule: 1 hour per week (30 minutes Kindergarten, 30 minutes 1st Grade) Schedule can be set according to the instructor’s availability (within school hours)

Essential Functions

• Provide a structured and engaging vocal music experience to Kindergarten and 1st Grade students once per week.
• Design and deliver the music lesson plans for each class, incorporating age-appropriate activities such as singing, rhythm patterns, movement, and musical play.
• Model enthusiasm for music and foster a positive, encouraging environment for young learners.
• Support classroom management and student engagement during each session.
• Prepare simple materials or activities needed for weekly instruction.
• Communicate any concerns or observations to the classroom teacher or school administrator.
• Attend brief coordination meetings (virtual or in-person) when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position.
  
  
  

General Expectations

• Strong musical background, preferably in vocal music
• Ability to design age-appropriate music activities
• Classroom or group management skills
• Creativity and flexibility
• Strong communication skills
• Reliability and punctuality
• Enthusiasm for working with young children
• Ability to maintain a positive and engaging presence
  
  
  

Work Environment

This job operates in a school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Summit Management Consulting, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Summit Management Consulting, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Summit Management Consulting, LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Summit Management Consulting, LLC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position can be very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee may need to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.