Long-Term Substitute Vocal Music Teacher; K-6

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Music - Vocal
Location:
Highcrest Elementary School
Date Available:
approx 2/21/2024
Closing Date:
until filledANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Wethersfield Public Schools
Wethersfield, CT
Highcrest Elementary School
Long-term Substitute Vocal Music Teacher, K-6
Job Posted: October 2023
The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.
Highcrest Elementary School is seeking a motivated and dedicated professional to serve as our Long-term Substitute Vocal Music Teacher to fill an opening starting in late February 2024 and that will last for the remainder of the school year. The position is vital to our school as the staff member has regular and influential interaction with all students, staff and parents/families.
Position: Long-term Substitute Vocal Music Teacher (K-6)
School: Highcrest Elementary School
Reports To: Principal
Start Date: Approximately February 21, 2024
End Date: June 2023 (last day of school)
Compensation: $160 per day worked *
Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled - candidate review will start immediately
Employer: Kelly Educational Staffing (staffing partner to Wethersfield Public Schools) **
* Eligible for a retention bonus to be paid at the conclusion of the long-term substitute teacher assignment. The candidate must commit to and fulfill the full duration of the long-term assignment to remain eligible for the bonus payment (range of $500 - $1,500 based on the number of days worked).
** The chosen candidate will be employed by our temporary staffing partner, Kelly Educational Staffing, and will be assigned to fill this opening.
The Long-term Substitute Vocal Music Teacher will serve as general/Vocal Music Teacher for all elementary grades (K-6), as well as the music director/conductor for the grade 5 chorus and the grade 6 chorus which are taught during their general music classes. The teacher will also collaborate with other staff members to organize and direct school-wide events such as concerts, the school talent show, monthly school-wide Town Meetings, etc.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Grades K-6 Vocal/General Music including movement and Grade 3 recorder instruction and performance;
• Grades 5 and 6 Choral Music;
• Grades 5 and 6 Fine Arts Exploratory classes such as Music, Dance, Show Choir, Stage Crew and/or Theater based on areas of giftedness;
• Teach the foundations and fundamental principles of music focused on music theory, basic notation, rhythm, meter, musical understanding, harmony, exploration, pitch, duration, timbre, texture and choral music through engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and learning activities in accordance with the National and Connecticut State Standards, the Wethersfield Public Schools Music Curriculum, and Charlotte Danielson's The Framework for Teaching: Evaluation Instrument;
• Plan and execute music lesson plans;
• Teach and explore various genres of musical expression and the significance of each, as well as the significance of music throughout history;
• Select and utilize appropriate music, books and instructional resources to enhance learning;
• Provide individual and small group musical instruction;
• Provide students the freedom to explore and express themselves musically;
• Maintain and care for any school-owned musical property (instruments and equipment);
• Plan for and coordinate musical programs for school assemblies, open house, seasonal programs and concerts;
• Plan and conduct an annual spring choral and instrumental concert in the Spring;
• Plan and coordinate the music/sound aspects of the monthly Town Hall Meetings;
• Regularly communicate with parents and school staff regarding individual student progress.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree;
• Appropriate CT Certification credentials (049 certification);
• Extensive primary and elementary song repertoire;
• Exemplary communication skills to be used when 1) teaching, performing and meeting with students, parents, families and staff, 2) writing formal and informal letters, messages, plans and comments, and 3) collaborating with students, parents, families and staff to organize and implement all school-wide music performances and various assemblies;
• Proven musicianship skills in vocal performance & piano accompaniment;
• Proven musicianship in both voice and piano/guitar and ability to provide strong piano/guitar accompaniment for concert and assemblies;
• Personal background in choral performance;
• Ability to choose age appropriate repertoire and knowledge of appropriate music technology;
• Ability to plan and organize work schedule and set priorities and work independently and with a sense of urgency;
• Excellent classroom management skills with both small and large groups;
• Ability to handle and treat information confidentially.

All applicants must apply on-line at http://www.generalasp.com/wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx
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The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109.