Choir Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools · New York, NY · 3 wk ago
Education$65k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Build a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love for music;
- Collaborate with music teachers across the network to build a superb musical program;
- Produce a top-notch concert for scholars to showcase their music skills;
- Inspire a love for music through rigorous lessons and centering scholar learning on creating, performing, and responding to artistic works within Music;
- Engage in training and collaborating with music teachers and leaders across the network to benefit from targeted feedback and professional development related to instruction and content.
Requirements
- Have knowledge of healthy singing habits and strategies to achieve blend, intonation, and dynamic contrast;
- Strong knowledge of vocal production, part-singing, and age-appropriate repertoire;
- Able to teach accurate pronunciation and articulation in multiple languages commonly used in choral repertoire;
- Have or will receive a Bachelor’s degree prior to your start date;
- Achieved outstanding academic results;
- Have a track record of success in engaging students in music through creating, performing, and participating in music;
- Be passionate about music and learning;
- Have teaching experience with a record of knowing and using music materials and resources to propel learning;
- Understand the cultural dimensions and contributions of music;
- Set ambitious goals for yourself and others, and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them;
- Have confidence and presence – You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment;
- Enjoy collaborating with others (i.e., playing on an athletics team, or in a band or orchestra);
- Have leadership experience (i.e. leadership position on a club or team; experience overseeing/managing people or organizing activities);
- Pay strong attention to detail, and have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and planning around competing priorities;
- Have experience working with a group of children;
- Embody the character traits we value in our ETHOS - Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and making sure our Scholars are top of mind.
Qualifications
- Have or will receive a Bachelor’s degree prior to your start date;
- Achieved outstanding academic results;
- Have a track record of success in engaging students in music through creating, performing, and participating in music;
- Be passionate about music and learning;
- Have teaching experience with a record of knowing and using music materials and resources to propel learning;
- Understand the cultural dimensions and contributions of music;
- Set ambitious goals for yourself and others, and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them;
- Have confidence and presence – You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment;
- Enjoy collaborating with others (i.e., playing on an athletics team, or in a band or orchestra);
- Have leadership experience (i.e. leadership position on a club or team; experience overseeing/managing people or organizing activities);
- Pay strong attention to detail, and have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and planning around competing priorities;
- Have experience working with a group of children;
- Embody the character traits we value in our ETHOS - Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and making sure our Scholars are top of mind.
Skills
- Knowledge of healthy singing habits and strategies to achieve blend, intonation, and dynamic contrast;
- Strong knowledge of vocal production, part-singing, and age-appropriate repertoire;
- Able to teach accurate pronunciation and articulation in multiple languages commonly used in choral repertoire;
- Teaching experience with a record of knowing and using music materials and resources to propel learning;
- Understanding of the cultural dimensions and contributions of music;
- Ability to set ambitious goals and work hard to achieve them;
- Leadership experience (e.g., leading a club or team, managing people, organizing activities).
Benefits
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.
Compensation Range: $65,000 - $65,000 USD
Pay
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.
Compensation Range: $65,000 - $65,000 USD
Schedule
Exact schedule may vary based on skills and experience.