Brooklyn Heights Montessori School offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum built on the philosophy of Maria Montessori to children aged two years through eighth grade.

Students work and learn in mixed-age classes led by teaching teams of thoughtful and well-trained professionals. The students have exposure to a full range of academic and artistic courses.

BHMS also offers an after-school program and a summer day camp. The School is housed in a beautiful facility in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn and is ideally located for convenient access to all parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, including the principles of community, educational and professional excellence, social justice, and equity.

All School Music Teacher Early Childhood through Middle School Start Date : Late August 2024 Reports to : VAPA Coordinator Brief Description : The Music Teacher will work in conjunction with the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Team, VAPA Coordinator to teach music to students in the Twos, Preschool, Kindergarten, Lower and Upper Elementary, and Middle School programs (students in grades EC-8) in accordance with the BHMS mission, the Statement of Diversity, the principles of Montessori educational philosophy and practices, the curriculum, and the policies of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School.

This position is full-time. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to : Provide a high standard of care and teaching to students during school hours, including vigilance around both safety and learning Teach foundational music rhythmic and melodic skills;

teach a wide range of music techniques, genres, vocal coaching, variety of instruments, composition, and improvisation Teach and prepare lessons and review curriculum with a DEIB lens collaboration VAPA team for the Twos, Preschool, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Middle School students Design and teach specialty classes for 6th-8th graders such as Songwriting, Video Game Music, Choral Band, Percussion and Orff Ensemble, Acapella to Ukulele, MusicLab Serve as the music director for a yearlong Middle School Collaborative Production (play or musical) including running after-school rehearsals Prepare, rehearse, and lead winter and spring all-school music assemblies and Elementary presentations Maintain student records with regard to attendance, achievement, and Conference and reports Maintain a prepared environment in the classroom and other areas used for instruction Attend and participate in school-wide evening meetings, such as Back-to-School Night, Parent Education, Community events, and others Attend and participate in VAPA, Faculty, and Staff, and program meetings as indicated on the school calendar Establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with students, parents, and other teachers and school personnel Be in attendance at school in accordance with the times set forth in the letter of agreement Prepare annual statement of goals and objectives for professional development and evaluation Comply with the established policies and procedures of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School as stated in the Faculty & Staff Handbook Model as fully as possible the values in the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School Mission Statement, Diversity Statement, and Community Norms Perform various reasonable tasks from time to time as requested by VAPA Coordinator, the Head of Elementary Programs, the Assistant Head of School, or Head of School Skills and Requirements : Bachelor's Degree in Music or Music Education required, Masters preferred.

Teaching certificate, Kodály or Orff Certification preferred. Minimum 3 years, full-time, experience teaching Early Childhood through Middle School students Experience leading student instrumental and / or vocal groups, leading a band, and music directing performances.

Proficiency in either piano, ukulele guitar, or another accompanying instrument. Strong classroom management skills. Knowledge of diverse classical and modern music styles and techniques.

Experience in musical theater and concert productions. Strong curriculum mapping and assessment skills. Strong organizational skills.

Strong collaboration skills. Montessori experience, preferred. Strong work ethic and sense of humor. Lively curiosity, joy in working on challenging, fun material with students.

Connection to the BHMS Music program’s core values of generosity, fearlessness, and respect. Experience with any or all of the following are also desirable : Kodály, Orff, or Dalcroze Training and / or Certification, Folk music, diverse cultural and social music styles, classical music, choral, ukulele, orff, piano, guitar, percussion, composition, improvisation, music notation.

Knowledge of Digital Audio Work such as Bandlab for Education, Soundtrap, and notation software such as Noteflight, Flat io.

Knowledge of lights, sound, set, and costume design. If you would like to be considered for this position, please click here.

No phone calls please. Salary range is $76,650-78,650 based on experience and alignment with BHMS salary scale. Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity.

In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS : The facts stated in this application for employment and any supplementary materials (i.

e. : resume and educational history) are true and complete. I understand that false or inaccurate statements or omissions of material facts shall be grounds for denial of employment and, if employed, for immediate dismissal.

I authorize Brooklyn Heights Montessori School to investigate all statements and claims contained within this application, supplementary materials, and subsequent interviews, and acknowledge and agree that Brooklyn Heights Montessori School may check references from sources other than those references listed herein.

I also understand that an offer or acceptance of employment does not create a contract of employment or otherwise alter the at-will nature of my employment with Brooklyn Heights Montessori School.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, in compliance with New York City Administrative Code 21-119 (derived from Local Law 60 / 1984) and section 424-a of the New York State Social Services Law, will require all employees to submit to a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a records search of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment for the existence of reports of child abuse and maltreatment.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, including the principles of community, educational and professional excellence, social justice, and equity.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity.

In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Powered by JazzHR

Last updated : 2024-05-22