Music Teacher (0.5 FTE)

RCSD takes pride in our dedicated workforce and strong connection with our students, families, and community. Our highly dedicated and skilled team of professionals provides a safe and supportive, inspirational and rigorous, joyful and inclusive environment for all learners. We are looking to build our workforce with a staff who share this vision and want to instill passion in learning emphasizing student strengths and gifts for all learners: all abilities, all ethnicities and cultural identities, LGBTQ+ youth, and multilingual learners.

Under the direction of the site Principal and in collaboration with RCSD District Staff, music teachers will provide music instruction and music instruction programs for students in grades TK-8 and support each school site in the development and implementation of District Music initiatives and curriculum.

Purpose:

To expand access and provide equity of opportunity for all RCSD students to have music as well as electives and integrated opportunities that enhance college and career readiness through hands-on musical experiences and education.

Job Description:

• TK-2 Elementary Music Teacher:

• To provide music instruction (at two schools) to all TK-2 grade students focused on dynamics, form, harmony, melody, rhythm, texture, timbre, and tonality through imitation, exploration, improvisation and composition by using Orff, Kodaly, Suzuki or Dalcroze methodologies.

• TK-5 Elementary Music Teacher:

• To provide music instruction to all TK-5 grade students focused on dynamics, form, harmony, melody, rhythm, texture, note reading, timbre, and tonality through imitation, exploration, improvisation and composition by using Orff, Kodaly, Suzuki and Dalcroze methodologies. And to provide instrumental music instruction to all 3-5 grade students through the use of boomwhackers, recorders and ukulele.

• 3-8 Instrumental Music Teacher:

  • To provide instrumental music instruction to all 3-8 grade students focused on dynamics, form, harmony, melody, rhythm, texture, note reading, timbre, and tonality through imitation, exploration, improvisation and composition through instrumental music education starting in the 3rd grade. Must have strong instrumental pedagogy knowledge and experience.

  • 3rd Grade - Boomwhackers

  • 4th Grade - Recorders

  • 5th Grade - Ukulele

  • 6th Grade - Beginning Band/Orchestra

  • 7th-8th Grade - Intermediate Band/Orchestra

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Works with the principal and music supervisor to schedule instructional activities for all grade levels assigned.

Gives weekly class instruction to assigned grade levels/subjects.

Follows curriculum set by district while adding their personal touch to it.

Selects, edits and rearranges orchestrations as needed to conform to the musical ability of all pupils.

Organizes and presents music programs for assemblies, classroom demonstrations, PTA programs, community events, and other concerts. (Minimum - 1 school concert and 1 district combined concert/event)

Plans a balanced music program, and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.

Performs other duties as assigned.

3-8 Instrumental Teacher ONLY: Recruits elementary and middle school students to receive beginning band or orchestra instrument classes.

3-8 Instrumental Music Teachers ONLY: Maintains and makes minor adjustments and repairs to musical instruments, including tuning, string replacement, trimming and adjusting reeds, oiling valves and slides, and general upkeep of all RCSD instruments.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares semi-annual progress reports for each pupil instructed.

Arranges the physical environment in which lessons and rehearsals are to be conducted.

Confers with parents and professional staff members on the music program and individual pupil progress in the program.

Maintains inventory of, and is responsible for, district musical instruments, equipment and repertoire assigned to their custody.

Provides student demonstrations of musical growth and other related activities to classes upon request.

Provides professional assistance to other music teachers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Appropriate California Teaching Credential

Diverse interest, abilities and experiences in a variety of musical genres.

Good interpersonal skills

Willingness to work with and adapt to a variety of teaching styles.

3-8 Instrumental Teachers: A strong instrumental pedagogy on all band and orchestra instruments.

Physical Abilities:

Sufficient vision to read material with or without vision aides;

Sufficient hearing to conduct in-person conversations with students, teachers and parents;

Sufficient voice volume to be heard at normal conversational distances;

Ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time;

Physical, mental and emotional stamina to endure stressful conditions;

Use hands to touch, handle, reach, feel objects, controls, or tools;

Ability to demonstrate gross and fine motor skills and movements to students

Occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds;

Supervision Exercised or Received:

Under the general direction of the Site Principal and the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. Under the immediate direction of the site administrator while performing services on the school site.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Redwood City School District (RCSD) is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RCSD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

The Redwood City School District seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Redwood City School District (RCSD) is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RCSD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

The Redwood City School District seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.