Part Time Interim Music Teacher

Christina Seix Academy

Trenton, New Jersey

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aftercare, Music, Music Education, Performance Analysis, Primary School, Team Player
LOCATION
Trenton, New Jersey
POSTED
30+ days ago

Christina Seix Academy is an independent Pre-K to 8th grade boarding school. Our purpose is to empower extraordinary young people to grow "From Potential to Achievement' by addressing the systemic educational and other barriers that have historically held back children from marginalized communities. We are proud to employ a culturally diverse faculty that is reflective of our diverse student population.

We are seeking a Part-time Interim Music Teacher for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Academic Programs and works closely with the Primary School team, Grades K through 4th, to create a nurturing and effective learning community, utilizing our 70 acre campus and state of the art facilities..

Job responsibilities will include:

Academic

  • Teach music education to students in the Primary School;

  • Help students grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing, moving to music, playing of instruments and listening;

  • Teach skills in music understanding/appreciation, harmony, explorations in music and choral music to students;

  • Utilize repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students;

  • Communicate with parents and colleagues on individual students' progress;

  • Select appropriate music, books and instructional aids to enhance learning and order musical instruments and instructional supplies, as necessary;

  • Cooperate with faculty and staff in providing musical programs for school-wide events, open houses, parent meetings and seasonal programs;

  • Work with other team members to design our Spring concert;

  • Work with parents to engage in 2 musical workshops and/or sessions each school year;

  • Integrate and manipulate technology;

  • Generate informal and formal reports regarding student performance and progress;

  • Work as a part of the Before or After Care team, as assigned.

School Culture

  • Create positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment with high 'joy-factor' so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence;

  • Set and hold students to extremely high academic and behavioral standards;

  • Develop strong partnerships with families to ensure student success;

  • Build rapport with students both inside and outside of class;

  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a rigorous, joyful, and safe environment across the entire campus;

  • Attend school-wide events, including committees, celebratory moments, athletic and parent facing events;

  • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support various aspects of the school community beyond classroom responsibilities, embracing the ethos of "the village" by contributing to extracurricular activities, school events, and collaborative initiatives as needed.

Physical and Emotional Demands: Work is active; it may require long periods of standing and walking, as well as occasional sitting, reaching at or above shoulder height, twisting, pushing/pulling and stooping/bending/lifting to perform activities with students and staff; must be able to work in an open-concept environment where noise and other activities may at times interfere with concentration. Must be able to alter plans/routines when unexpected, stressful situations and multiple interruptions occur without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Christina Seix Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, veteran or handicapped status in its hiring policies.

 

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