Elem-Middle Music Teacher

About the role

Join a team dedicated to the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. Inspire and motivate young learners, putting students first in education.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the company's philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study.
• Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
• Presents subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provides real-world, application-based examples and learning opportunities.
• Reviews student records to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student's abilities and needs.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records.
• Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student.
• Utilizes a variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and uses differentiated instruction within those lessons.
• Utilizes diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis.
• Maintains accurate and completes student records.
• Assesses student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provides appropriate activities to address student needs and generates progress reports as required.
• Refers students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
• Assigns lessons, corrects student work product and reviews oral presentations.
• Captures class field trips (as required).
• Prepares students for state required achievement assessments.
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
• Aids in the on-going curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.
• Aids in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.
• Provides a Classroom Environment Conducive to Learning
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintains positive rapport with students; demonstrates patience and appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of the students.
• Ensures classroom is clean, safe and includes student generated work on display as part of the learning process.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior in accordance with CSUSA policy and guidelines, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner.
• Instructional Planning
• Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and plans individual and / group learning activities designed to meet instructional objectives and students' needs.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of supervisory.
• Participates with other staff members in curriculum planning during designated.
• Incorporates into planning all diagnostic information as required in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities needed to implement effectively the planned instructional.
• School/Community Relations
• Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes reasonable effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.
• Communicates clearly, consistently, and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums.
• Cooperates with members of the administration, other staff and with CSUSA.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student records.
• Participates in parent communication activities.
• Participates in extracurricular activities to ensure a positive school culture and provide support for students and staff (as required).

Qualifications

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative.
• Sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image, as unique situations present themselves.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and respectful.
• Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and problem-solving.
• Absolutely committed to being at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strives to implement best practices and positive character education.

Skills

• Command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation and feedback techniques.
• Understanding of and commitment to company values.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Requirements

• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

Usual schools working conditions. May be noisy during high student traffic.

Physical Demands

No physical exertion required. Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.