Teacher, Music and Performing Arts Center Coordinator

About the role

This .5 FTE position serves as both a Music Teacher and Performing Arts Center (PAC) Coordinator at the high school level. The role is salaried, exempt, and operates on a 10-month schedule under the supervision of the High School Principal.

Responsibilities

• Music Teacher (.5 FTE):
• Develop and administer curriculum aligned with CCS goals and objectives
• Create a classroom environment that supports individualized and small group instruction and student learning
• Design lesson plans and instructional materials, translating them into effective learning experiences
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student progress and adapt instructional methods to meet individual needs, including students with special needs
• Encourage parental involvement and maintain effective communication with students and parents
• Organize and maintain accurate records for grading, attendance, and student achievement
• Enforce CCS Student Code of Conduct, Uniform Code, and Computer Usage Code
• Model good citizenship and professional ethics
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and school records
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or school administrator
• Adhere to CCS Employee Handbook, policies, and Pennsylvania public school expectations
• Performing Arts Center (PAC) Coordinator (.5 FTE):
• Act as liaison with internal and external departments/groups
• Encourage membership in arts organizations and serve on relevant boards and committees when possible
• Maintain and update the PAC calendar
• Stay current on developments in performing arts center technology, maintenance, and training
• Collaborate with in-district users, public renters, designers, and directors to support program development and technical needs
• Coordinate with band and choral directors for scheduling and related functions
• Train, supervise, and monitor student assistants and staff to provide technical education in a safe environment
• Oversee box office, front-of-house, auditorium, rehearsal, and storage areas
• Manage Collegium’s Center Stage Theater (CCST), including performance selection, staff supervision, volunteer coordination, and administrative support for student performers
• Provide on-the-spot supervision at all PAC functions; assist with contract obligations, set-up completion, and audience management
• Develop and administer educational and outreach programs for the PAC
• Serve as the primary contact for educational opportunities related to the PAC
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree
• Pennsylvania Certification in Music Education PK-12; Pennsylvania Certification in Technology Education PK-12 is recommended
• If certification is from another state, Pennsylvania certification must be obtained within a specified timeframe
• Demonstrated competence as a classroom teacher
• Knowledge of current teaching methods, educational pedagogy, and universal design for learning
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and stakeholders
• Experience with learning management systems, preferably Schoology
• Required clearances: Criminal Background (Act 34), Child Abuse (Act 151), and FBI Fingerprint (Act 114), all dated within one year of receipt
• Meets criteria for employment in a Pennsylvania public school
• Experience scheduling physical resources and coordinating with groups
• Experience operating staging components, technology booth, and other auditorium systems
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with staff, administration, agencies, and the community

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Work environment noise level is typically mild to moderate depending on the specific site