Suzuki Strings Instructor
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Canandaigua
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of
high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding
K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have
proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with
more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network
identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53
schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston,
Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that
Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five
times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by
offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional
learning that prepares students for success in college and
beyond.Job DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTIONUncommon Schools seeks an
accomplished, passionate Elementary Music Teacher to join our
faculty. The position represents an exciting opportunity to join a
growing program that is dedicated to developing excellence in
musical talent throughout the K-12 education of our scholars. Our
general music pedagogy is grounded in the Orff and Kodaly
approaches. Our music program includes singing, movement, playing
instruments, and music literacy in every class, with students
engaged in as much active music-making as possible. Instrumental
instruction includes recorder (in third grade), unpitched
percussion, and Orff instruments. -SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Implement Suzuki method instruction and activities to meet
music-specific academic standards;
- Develop music literacy lesson components related to teaching
rhythm and pitch notation, solfege reading and singing,
improvisation and composition
- High-level collaboration with Enrichment teachers and Director
of Operations to create and plan for multiple performances
throughout the school year
- Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards
academic standards;
- -Support school instructional and cultural needs including but
not limited to academic teaching coverage, test proctoring, daily
systems duties, additional supportive duties
- Participate in collaborative curriculum development, department
activities, and school-wide functions;
- Develops strong classroom management skills congruent with
Uncommon Schools system of management;
- Be accountable for students' mastery of musical standards;
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and
colleagues; and
- Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and
training. -
- Direct large group instruction with violins;Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts of Bachelor of Music in Music, Music Education
or Performance
- Knowledge and experience with the Suzuki Method -
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Valid State Certification is helpful but not
required;Additional InformationUncommon Schools offers salaries
commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.
All staff members receive extensive professional development, and
are equipped with a laptop computer and all necessary
supplies.Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse,
equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our students and
staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team
that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our
students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by
creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and
identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity
employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with
disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with
employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the
interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would
like to request an accommodation, please email .
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Rochester , Suzuki Strings Instructor, Education / Teaching , Canandaigua, New York
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