Percussion Virtual Teacher

Title: Percussion Virtual Teacher

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Music

Department: UNT-College of Music-Gen-134000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $40.00/ hour

FTE: 0.000000

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

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Department Summary

The College of Music, among the largest in the nation, offers a comprehensive musical environment and unlimited opportunities for the pursuit of excellence in the musical arts for talented and dedicated musicians. The breadth of the musical experience includes the study and performance of the extended gamut of Western art music, the music of global cultures, and the creative contributions of contemporary jazz and electronic/experimental

Position Overview

Teachers employed for this program will be scheduled to teach virtual private and group music lessons for up to 50 students in the Dallas ISD school district on their primary instrument. The hours of the position are flexible but will typically occur between 8:00am and 5:00pm.

Minimum Qualifications

Must reside in the state of Texas

Hold a BM, MM, GAC, or DMA from the College of Music at the University of North Texas

Complete fingerprinting via IdentoGo upon hire at own expense

Successfully pass Criminal History Check through Dallas ISD

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ability to create engaging lesson plans that incorporate technology.

Strong communication and presentation skills for effective online teaching

The ability to motivate and inspire students of all ages and skill levels.

Capacity to adapt teaching methods to individual student needs and learning styles.

Ability to provide constructive feedback and track student progress.

Knowledge of Texas UIL procedures and requirements.

Job Duties

• Conduct Private Music Lessons virtually to students within Dallas ISD's Virtual Private Music Lesson Program
• Keep lesson notes and communicate effectively with the VPML Administration
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  
  

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.
  
  

Work Schedule

Varied, with hours Monday through Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

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