Teachers: Music - Summer - Worcester UNITES Program - District Wide Program

SUBJECT: SUMMER-SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHERS; UNITES Program

REPORTS TO: Office of Teaching and Learning and Performing Arts Liaison

Worcester UNITES is a district-wide beyond school hours program for student instrumentalists in grades 3-12. We are not a traditional band/orchestra program. We engage students in all aspects of the El Sistema principles of Citizen, Artist and Scholar Every day, Everywhere. This program is unique because it is student coaches teaching students. High school student coaches lead sectionals, and participate with adult staff in all leadership decisions and responsibilities. Students participate in group lessons, sectionals, ensemble rehearsals and performances. They also have fun, participating in crafts, games, competitions and team building activities.

ANTICIPATED START DATE:

The program runs at South High School:

June 22nd - 3:00-5:00PM Planning Meeting

June 23rd - 3:00-5:00PM

June 24th, 25th, 26th - 8:30AM-2:30PM

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: These positions are accountable for the development and implementation of the Worcester Public Schools all-city performing group or after school instrumental lessons according to the Worcester Public Schools music curriculum and the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Frameworks.

The following positions are available for after school music instruction in the Worcester Public Schools:

Strings Mentor (2) Winds Mentor (2) Rock Band Mentor (1)

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Participate in planning and professional learning meetings. 2) Supervise and coach student teachers (high school students) in sectional or semi-private lessons in alignment with El Sistema principles. 3) When necessary, teach sectionals and supervise activity/lunch time. 4) Prepare for, and support coaches in the directing and conducting of multi-ability orchestral rehearsals according to the Side by Side Model. 5) Coordinate all activities and concerts with the Performing Arts Liaison and site administrator. 6) Performance of other job-related duties as assigned. 7) Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability. 9) Prepare ,support and present a concert.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Degree in music or music education.
2. Massachusetts DESE licensure as a music teacher or appropriate experience.
3. Expertise and training in the appropriate area of music.
4. Knowledge of a diverse body of quality music literature and teaching techniques.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to work with multi-age/multi-ability groups.
2. Flexibility with work hours.
3. Ability to make minor repairs on instruments as needed.
4. Certification in CPR.
5. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs.
6. Ability to speak Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Albanian, or Twi.
7. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition.
8. Familiarity with the El Sistema instrumental model.
9. Prior experience in the UNITES program.

SALARY: Contractual rate

TO APPLY: Any person interested in these positions must submit an application on-line with licensure information, and answer all questions by logging into https://teamonline.org See District Information/Internal Staff Postings.

This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.