Summary

Elementary School Teaching | Music - Band | NRHEG Elementary | Available: January 2, 2024

Description

Position Type:  Full Time Elementary Band and K-5 Classroom.

Date Posted:  November 13, 2023

Location:  NRHEG Elementary School

FTE:  1.0

Date Available:  January 2, 2024

Closing Date:  Open until filled

NRHEG Elementary School is seeking a dedicated and passionate educator to serve as our Elementary Band and Music Teacher in our growing Music program. This is a newly created position with a start date of January 2, 2024 or sooner, if available.   

General Responsibilities:

  • Provides high-quality musical instruction to individual students and small groups

  • Collaborates with teachers, administration, and families to help identify best practices for individual and small groups of students

  • Ability to teach skills in the musical foundations and an appreciation for vocal and instrumental music

  • Plans and delivers a balanced musical program for students

  • Effectively organizes class time and maximizes student engagement and learning 

  • Participates in meetings with teachers, administration, and families to discuss student placement and progress

  • Adapts curriculum to meet the needs of each student

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

  • Will evaluate each student’s musical growth, performance, and musical understanding and will assess each student’s contribution to the performance of the group

Qualifications:

  • Possession of K-12 MN Instrumental and Classroom Music License 

  • Three years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred, but not required

  • Demonstrates an understanding and use of equitable and culturally responsive practices

Preferred Skills:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to apply instructional strategies on differentiation

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Ability to multitask

  • Knowledge of Minnesota State Art/Music Standards, collaboration practices, team teaching practices, and special education

  • Ability to collect data and make recommendations for students

  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with school administrators, staff, students, and families

Interested candidates should complete the online application process through Applitrack at https://www.applitrack.com/nrheg/onlineapp/