Music Teacher

Position Type:
Instruction & Innovation
Date Posted:
5/1/2023
Location:
Remote State of Oklahoma
Epic Charter Schools
Job Description
Job Title: Music Teacher
Department: Instruction and Innovation
Reports To: Advanced Courses Director
Compensation: $50,000 Base $20,000 Bonus Potential
Summary:
The Music Teacher will be responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where learners have the opportunity to fulfill their individual potential. The Music Teacher will be responsible for the delivery of specified music instruction virtually and in-person at various locations and environments.
Successful candidates should also have the following experiences and characteristics:

• Have an eagerness to learn and a growth mindset
• Hold exceptionally high standards for the quality of work and a reflex to improve at every turn
• Have well-developed emotional intelligence and moral character
• Possess an ability to build strong relationships, thoughtfully navigate challenging situations, and get excellent results from others
• Have problem-solving and clear communication skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Work with assigned students to provide music instruction in virtual and in-person learning environments
• Teach basic techniques and lead students to use a variety of individual and collaborative strategies to generate ideas and perform analysis
• Teach music theory, aural skills and practical techniques
• Lead students through the revision process as it relates to creativity and self-expression
• Teach students about influencing social, cultural and historical factors through music
• Use technology as an everyday tool for teaching, learning, and communicating
• Teach students and their families how to use online music curriculum
• Provide consultation and/or technical assistance to students and families
• Communicate with each student through Zoom, instant message, email, and/or phone on an as needed basis
• Work to coordinate, schedule, assess and implement appropriate music instruction for each student
• Communicate with parents, in a professional manner, through conferences and other means to discuss the student's progress
• Perform administrative tasks for day-to-day management including: tracking student music grades, managing schedules and meetings, conferring with the school, while scheduling and monitoring student progress
• Develop and follow music-related Individual Learning Plans to assist in developing measurable goals for continuous improvement of assigned students
• Stay current with relevant research and teaching/learning trends as required to improve academic achievement
• Understand school resources
• Maintain updated music training
• Analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of music curriculum and teaching methods
• Work closely with other teachers in the development of lesson plans that encompass the use of technology
• Formulate new strategies to ensure that teaching music to Epic Charter School standards is evident throughout the academic school year
• Provide a grade via a portfolio credit for an elective credit
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Education or related field required
• Experience teaching drums, piano, and guitar.
• Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish preferred

Qualifications:

• Ability to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and demonstrates leadership abilities
• Ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratively and gain credibility quickly to instill confidence of teaching ability
• Strong decision making, organizational, planning, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Use effective positive interpersonal communication skills
• Resolve issues and conflicts
• Strong technology skills in up-to-date computer software including Zoom, word processing and spreadsheets
• Current on new instructional technologies
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others
• Demonstrates self-discipline and initiative
• Passionate commitment to the mission of school choice
• Ability to maintain professional confidentiality and comply with FERPA guidelines

Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to communicate effectively with students, families and coworkers, both verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information to students, families and supervisors.
Mathematical Skills:
Math skills required
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Google applications, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the business operations of the school.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current driver's license and valid car insurance
• Google Certification Preferred

Other Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a state-mandated background check after a conditional offer of employment is made
• Must have favorable employment references

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Epic Teachers are remotely based and travel to the student's home or other designated location to work with each student and meet with parents on a regular basis throughout the year. This requires spending a significant amount of time in the car, driving in various conditions and at various times of day. The noise level is quiet to moderately loud (when students are present.)