Music Teacher - Elementary/Middle (CT) SY26-27

Position Overview

Excellence Community Schools is seeking a passionate, patient, quick-thinking, & innovative Music Teacher. This position currently includes responsibility for classroom music for Elementary or Middle School. Experience in a classroom music setting engaging all children is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction in music in a variety of settings & uses effective instructional techniques tailored to individual student’s goals and objectives
• Provides instruction and support in the area of music education
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Connecticut State Teaching Certification in Education/Music Grades 1-6 or Middle School required
• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in music education, working with children, and providing music instruction in an urban school setting is required
• Passionate about teaching music and enforcing the learning of music concepts required
• Have educational and/or professional training in developing and implementing a music education program for children

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: ($53,235- $118,163). Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retail: 403(b) retirement plan – Employer Match
• Leave: Paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, and FMLA
• Additional Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement