Job Description - - Elementary School Music Teacher
Elementary School Music Teacher (Jamaica) Mission Statement: The Growing Up Green Charter School (GUGCS) supports children to be conscious, contributing members of their community through a rigorous, anti-racist, anti-bias, curriculum and engaging green culture. Graduates of GUGCS will be prepared to attend high-performing schools where their interdisciplinary academic foundation, knowledge of sustainability, and a strong sense of self sets them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future. Responsibilities:
Implement Responsive Classroom/Developmental Designs management strategies to promote classroom community and to value each student as a vital part of the class
Employ a blend of both direct instruction and collaborative, constructivist approaches to meet the needs of all learners
Adhere to the GUGCS Pacing Calendar and Scope and Sequence
Employ approaches that address multiple types of learners (visual, sensory, kinesthetic, audio)
Emphasize that all students are capable and should be treated with high expectations, both behaviorally and academically
Value and promote peaceful conflict resolution and creative and authentic problem solving
Work with an instructional coach to develop a collaborative relationship through meetings, ongoing observations, and reflective practices
Uphold school-wide policy of logical consequences
Create and maintain strong parent relationships in our school community
Create units of study using Responsive Classroom practices
Lead a daily morning meeting
Attend weekly staff, department, and grade team meetings
Attend professional development workshops
Minimum Qualifications
Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School's mission and green theme
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers
Knowledge of Responsive Classroom and/or Developmental Designs
Ability to play various musical instruments
Experience in environmental education a plus
Experience with technology integration
Excellent organizational skills
Starting salary is $62,902. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience as lead teacher in a K-12 setting and levels of attained education
Education
Bachelor's Degree required
Two years of classroom teaching experience in the elementary school grades is preferred
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