Elementary Music Teacher

Full-Time, Mon - Fri. 
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Music Teacher 

Position Purpose 
The ConVal K-12  Music Vision Statement is “to develop informed and inquiring minds that enable each student to engage in creating, performing, responding, connecting, and diversifying their skills and their understanding of the world around them through music education.”

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school music curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for art instruction.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.
• Evaluates each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports.
• Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils' work for the school and the community. May sponsor exhibits from outside.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Teach students in grades K - 4 about music through exploring beat, rhythm, instruments, form, melody, music appreciation and performance etiquette following the developed  K-4 Curriculum Map which aligns with the National Core Arts Standards.
  Participation in Intentional Learning Community with K-12 Team as well as the K-4 Elementary Team. 

• Additional Duties

  Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited, preparing students for an informal Winter Break schoolwide musical performance, facilitating a Spring Arts Festival in collaboration with colleagues and a presence at Children and The Arts Festival in May of each year.

                Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. 
Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as; personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. 

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. 

Work Schedule
Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teachers' Unit Contract. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current art instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of art curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Work in standard office and school building environments. 
               
Qualifications Profile

To include but not limited to, singing, dancing, instrument playing - percussion, djembe drumming, recorders (grade 3) and ukuleles (grade 4) -  basic music notation,music listening and schoolwide performances.

Certification/License:

• NH State Certification as an Art  and Music teacher as required for position.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and/or subject is a plus.