Elementary Music Teacher

About the Role

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Responsibilities

• Deeply understand the Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts Education and design compelling learning experiences for all students K-5.
• Establish clear learning targets and lesson plans for every lesson.
• Build rigorous and aligned assessments, administer district assessments, and consistently implement instructional best practices.
• When possible, make genuine curriculum connections with other academic subjects in instruction.
• As provided under the TN Academic Standards for Fine Arts "Perform" domain, present 3-4 concerts/performances outside of school hours each school year.
• Follow Hamilton County Schools' Instructional Framework, including Ensuring Equity in Actions, Setting High Expectations, Building a Productive Classroom Culture, and Responsive Teaching and Learning.
• Engage students in additional after-school activities including but not limited to guitar, chorus, or staging a musical.
• Build a safe and productive classroom culture that fosters student responsibility for classroom music equipment; ensure positive relationships, clear procedures, and a safe and secure classroom.
• Promote a growth mindset and activate students' leadership skills through student and teacher interactions.
• Consistently develop strong relationships with students' families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children.
• Communicate with parents about performance opportunities.
• Assist 5th grade students and parents with information about Middle School Arts opportunities.
• Actively participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues in order to improve teaching and student learning.
• Reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school and district-wide Fine Arts department.
• Maintain an accurate instrument and equipment inventory.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Music Education (K-5) or be an upcoming graduate in an accredited teacher preparation program.
• If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license.
• Hold a bachelor's degree.

Skills

• Committed to high academic achievement, music literacy, and high expectations for all students.
• Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families.
• Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students.
• Professional with high personal standards and integrity.

Pay

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

Schedule

This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions. Please see https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.