Music Teacher
Part Time
About the job
2nd Nature Academy (SNA) is seeking an experienced music teacher to follow a project based learning model to create exciting activities that engage students and help them learn different types of instruments, read music, and use their voice as an instrument.
The Music Teacher will design lessons, units, projects, and classroom activities in pursuance of music standards and the 21st century learning objectives including critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, reflective learning, and cross-disciplinary thinking. The teacher will work to capture our students attention through engaging and meaningful project-based and experiential learning activities.
Responsibilities include:
Plan and prepare lessons in relation to individual students' needs and interests
Teach musical skills and techniques in a developmentally appropriate manner to students grades K-12
Acquire and utilize appropriate teaching materials and resources
Communicate freely and respectfully with academic staff, students, and families
Assess student abilities by providing consistent feedback
Collaborate with school leaders to develop and produce student performances
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate must be an effective communicator, team player, trusted and learned voice of progressive education, and will appreciate the joys of working in a school serving a diverse student and family population. Most importantly, they will have a passion for working with children and will be driven by the core charge of working to enhance and bring joy to every student's individual learning experience in equitable and meaningful ways.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
Experience in teaching or equivalent preferred
Demonstrable knowledge of diverse music curriculum and the ability to implement it
Ability to interact collaboratively with students, families, and administration
Excellent oral and written skills
Demonstrated and effective classroom management strategies
Strong organizational skills
Able to thrive working in a team environment
Benefits
Part-Time/Seasonal Employee discounts offered to Campus Cafe.
Competitive benefits packages available for Full Time employees
