Music Teacher K-8

4 weeks ago


Wheaton, United States Prairie School of DuPage Full time

Choir / Music Teacher K-8 - Part-time Hourly

For small private school located in Wheaton, Illinois


Class

Kindergarten through 8th grade Choir and General Music - 5 classes with approx. 12 students per class


Role

Elementary Choir and General Music Instructor

Reports to Head of School

Hours

45 minutes for each class (total of 5) on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 9:15am


Rate

Part-time hourly


Start Date

September 10, 2024

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Music Education or a related field
  • Demonstrated ability to provide engaging, authentic, and meaningful Elementary choir and general music lesson plans and instruction.
  • Demonstrated ability to use compassionate classroom management techniques
  • Collaborative and inclusive working style
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to serving and furthering the educational philosophy of Prairie School of DuPage
  • Ability to work with main office and grades coordinator and orchestra teacher to organize and create performances for school winter and spring concerts
  • Experience directing a children's choir
  • At least 3 years of experience teaching music to children in a classroom setting


General Expectations

  • Work collaboratively and maintain open lines of communication with the Head of School, School staff, faculty, and parents
  • Adhere to the policies and guidelines as specified in the Employee Handbook and Grade Guidebook
  • Be punctual, organized, and arrive prepared for the day
  • Develop meaningful and respectful relationships with each student and work with them in an encouraging, age-appropriate, compassionate, and ethical way
  • Work with staff and parents in a positive, professional, and ethical way


Summary of Responsibilities

The Elementary Choir and General Music Instructor is responsible for providing authentic and holistic choir and general music education to Prairie School of DuPage students. 


  • Create daily plans in accordance with the school’s mission
  • Teach Elementary choir and general music 
  • Prepare students for 2 concerts a year (winter/spring) and graduation performances in May
  • Prepare 3 student reports per student per calendar year that integrate with the national core standards


As an equal opportunity employer, Prairie School of DuPage hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.



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