Middle School Music/Band Teacher

Middle School Music/Band Teacher (180 Days)
West Ridge Academy is looking for a motivated and highly-qualified candidate to join our team. West Ridge has an immediate need for a Middle School band teacher. We provide outstanding benefits, opportunities for development and advancement, and the most amazing school culture.
 
Under the general guidance of the school principal, our band teacher helps to develop students' understanding, appreciation of the art of music, including listening to a wide range of musical genre, periods and styles. Identify, promote and develop each student's talents in vocal and instrumental musical expression.
West Ridge Academy is a K-8 Core Knowledge Charter School. We are a tuition-free open enrollment charter located in Greeley, CO. We feature small classrooms where we teach character education through our eight Pillars of Virtue.
 
Vision: To prepare each child to meet his or her highest academic potential and strongest character to ensure personal success.
 
Mission: The West Ridge community is committed to working with families. Students and an exemplary staff of educators to create a rigorous, character-focused, academic learning environment using our eight pillars of virtue.
 
Pillars of Virtue:

• Respect                                                     -     Responsibility
• Gratitude                                                   -     Community
• Self-Control                                              -     Integrity
• Compassion                                              -     Perseverance

 
Essential Functions:
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily:

• Develops and administers school music curriculum consistent with school goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops balanced music program and lessons to organize class time so that students have adequate time for preparation, rehearsal, and instruction.
• Conducts ongoing program monitoring of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, as appropriate.
• Plans, coordinates rehearsals for, and directs students in musical programs and performances outside the classroom.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by the school procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school policies, and establishes and maintains virtuous standards of pupil behavior needed to ensure a productive learning atmosphere during practice, rehearsal and performances.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within department, to evaluate and assess methodology, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate music supplies and instrumental equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.
• Supervises students in activities taking place out of the classroom during the school day.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student needs.
• Knowledge of common core state standards and concepts.
• Ability to play an instrument or instruments, conduct students in playing instruments as needed.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to instruct students in singing, harmonization, and chorus as needed.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to engage in self-reflection with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Willingness to assume positive intent and discuss issues with parties involved.

Qualifications Profile

• Colorado State Certification as a music teacher.
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in elementary education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's degree in related area preferred.

 
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Salary: $42,025 - $65,000
Benefits: Employer provided
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Short-term Disability
Paid time off
Colorado PERA Contribution