Music Teacher

Music Teacher Position

Greenwich Public Schools seeks a full-time music teacher for North Mianus Elementary School. Position Purpose: To provide an instructional program that will develop students' understanding and appreciation of the art of music, including listening to a wide range of musical genres, periods, and styles. The music teacher will identify, promote and develop each student's talents in vocal and instrumental musical expression.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. Demonstrates a knowledge, understanding, and application of music instruction in the curriculum (focus is on the John Feireabend method, Conversational Solfege). Develop student understanding and appreciation of music. Ability to play an instrument or instruments, conduct students in playing instruments as needed. Ability to instruct students in singing, harmonization, and chorus. Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. Ability to organize and coordinate work. Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Essential Responsibilities: Administers school music curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives. Develops a balanced music program and lessons to organize class time so that students have adequate time for preparation, rehearsal, and instruction. Conducts ongoing assessment of student musical learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed. Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, as appropriate. Plans, coordinates rehearsals for, and directs students in musical programs (including scheduled performances/concerts) and performances outside the classroom. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to ensure a productive learning atmosphere during practice, rehearsal, and performances. Coordinates with the Arts Program Coordinator and other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees. Selects and requisitions appropriate music supplies and instrumental equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order. Creates learning opportunities where students can analyze and evaluate artistic expression both intellectually and emotionally. Reviews and implements modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students both general and special education. Equipment: Use of district-issued digital tools, specifically Google Suite, Schoology and others.

Qualifications Profile CT State certification, or certifiability, in Music, Grades PreK-12 (#049), required Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.