Lower School Part-Time Music Teacher

Role and Responsibilities 

• Plan for and lead classes for Grades K-4.
• Collaborate with other specials teachers, grade level teams, and the Curriculum Specialist to ensure high quality Music instruction.
• Stay abreast of regional opportunities for learning, collaboration, partnerships, and field trips
• Occasionally attend Forest Days.
• Attend in-service days and faculty meetings as requested by the Head of Lower School.
• Perform duties outside the classroom during set hours (e.g. recess, class coverage, reception desk, carpool, and/or lunch duties).
• Maintain Lower School instruments and other equipment.
• Develop a piano lab program as a major component of the Lower School curriculum.
• Prepare and produce a musical for each grade level annually.
   

Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes

• Proficiency in piano and ukulele. 
• Ability to think broadly and creatively about student-centered learning.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or related field.

Physical Requirements

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  
• Ability to lift, push, or pull heavy objects, sometimes exceeding 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, humidity, windy conditions, cold, snow, and ice.
• Occasionally required to bend, twist, or climb.  
• Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.