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Music Teacher

2 months ago


Houston, United States The Varnett Public School Full time

Job Title: Music Teacher Immediate Supervisor: Campus Director

Salary Range: $58,000.00 - $74,750.00 Contract Length: 187 Days

**Job Description**:
Responsible for teaching music education to students in grades K through 8. He/she will help students to develop in their appreciation and performance of music through a variety of experiences, which include singing

and playing instruments.

Illustrative Duties:

- Determine each student’s learning level and select appropriate music, books and instructional aides to enhance learning.
- Teach skills in music comprehension/appreciation, harmony, and explorations in instrumental music and choral music.
- Plan all lessons in accordance with the district’s curriculum guidelines and update curriculum as needed.
- Provide musical performances for assemblies, open houses, concerts, etc.
- Communicate formally (report cards, conferences, etc.) and informally (phone calls, notes, personal contacts, blogs) with parents.
- Maintain student records and evaluate each pupil’s musical growth, performance, and musical understanding.
- Requisition musical instruments and instructional supplies as necessary.
- Schedule required maintenance of school equipment/instruments.
- Maintain care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
- Arrange for an accompanist, if needed, and conveys information on rehearsals and performances.
- Collaborate in setting calendar dates for all concerts.
- Make arrangements for the district's participation in regional and state contests, if appropriate.
- Establish and maintain a climate conducive to learning and handle classroom discipline following Positive

Discipline guidelines.
- Fulfill all other responsibilities as assigned.
- Ability to show empathy and effectively build relationships
- Is creative and considers themselves a life-long learner.
- Employs strong classroom management skills.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
- Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
- Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
- Ability to analyze data.
- Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.

Educational Requirements:

- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas Teaching License Preferred

Experience Requirements:

- One or more years work related experience

Other Requirements:

- Maintains good attendance.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
- Exhibit the willingness and flexibility to accept change.
- Dedication and willingness to do whatever it takes to help students achieve personal and academic success.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
- Exhibits great listening and communication skills.
- Is a self-starter and pays attention to detail.
- Possesses great integrity and is looked upon as a leader.
- Is reliable, punctual, and possesses great time management details (i.e. meets deadlines regularly).
- Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); reach with arms extended and use hands to manipulate the keyboard.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and/or be mobile.
- Ability to travel throughout the district and city by means of private or public transportation. If driving personal (or private) vehicle, must possess a valid driver’s license and appropriate insurance coverage.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Pay: $58,000.00 - $74,750.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work setting:

- In-person

Ability to Relocate:

- Houston, TX 77035: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person


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