POSITION: PRESCHOOL MUSIC TEACHER

REPORTS TO: PROGRAM DIRECTOR

FLSA STATUS: Non -Exempt

Position Summary: This role facilitates music classes children ages 0-5, both in preschools or at Bubbles Academy and their caregivers. Successful facilitators are able to positively engage families in our classes, verbally communicate curriculum and milestones to caregivers, and adapt to Bubbles Academy’s technological equipment and software. Don’t worry, we will train you on all you need; you just bring your joy for the arts, enthusiasm, and reliability!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Musical Instrument: must play guitar or ukulele and be able to play and sing in classes
• Physical Requirements: lift up to 50 pounds; stand, twist, and bend for extended periods of time including kneeling; move, and/or set up tables, large foam climbers, boxes with art supply shipment, etc.; utilize stairs and/or ladders to access parent lounge and attic areas where we store supplies and equipment; ability to discern audible sounds such as program music as well as for the safety of the children be able to hear children and see children.
• Observe and follow all company rules and policies, including anti-harassment policies.
• Uphold Bubbles Academy’s mission statement to Ignite Wonder

General Functions

You will be a teacher at Bubbles Academy in our parent/child classes and in our preschool classes. As a parent/child class teacher:

Before class, you will:

●Arrive 30 minutes prior to class time to ensure classroom preparedness, including: ample supplies, technology functionality, classroom cleanliness and setup
● Greet parents and interact with students as they arrive to class

During class, you will:

● Uphold health and safety standards including washing supplies that have been put in a child’s mouth.
● Foster a positive self-image and confidence in each child.
● Lovingly care for all children, maintain attentiveness to all class members, tailoring all programs to what is most appropriate for the families in the class.
● Think actively about class pace and flow.
● Make daily announcements as required.

After class, you will:

● Address any questions or concerns parents may have.
● Participate in housekeeping standards, such as teardown and cleanup and ensuring classroom sanitization

In between classes, you will:

● Participate in curriculum brainstorming and content development.
● Attend and participate in professional development and session meetings
● Be assigned to observe trainees and provide support and feedback as needed. Training teachers will be expected to meet after class with a trainee and provide verbal feedback.
● Maintain a positive outlook and attitude and mutually respectful relationships with staff.
● Become familiar with families’ names.

For Preschool Music classes, you will:

• Develop curriculum
• Travel offsite to preschools to teach several music classes in a row
• Maintain communication with staff and teachers at sites, as well as with the Bubbles Academy team

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

● Skill to use a personal computer and various software packages.
● Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
● Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
● Knowledge of current trends in early childhood education.
● Ability to teach a class of 15 or more children and their parents.

Credentials and Experience

● Experience with children ages 0-5.
● A degree from a four-year college. Masters degree preferred.
● Two years related experience.

Special Requirements:

Must possess special skill associated with each class (i.e. must be a skilled visual artist to teach a visual arts class, etc.). Able to work overtime or weekends as requested by position.

More info at: http://www.bubblesacademy.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• (required) Tell us about yourself and why you are interested in working at Bubbles Academy.
• (required) What instrument(s) do you play?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching Artist: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations