Kensington Woods Schools is looking for a middle and high school music teacher . A qualified candidate will have a JX or JQ Michigan Teaching Certificate; applicants with additional certifications encouraged. Kensington Woods is looking for an music educator with a passion for music education as well as a passion for helping students succeed. An ideal candidate will be experienced in both choral and instrumental music and an understanding in how to teach in an arts integrated environment. Kensington Woods is a small, personal, college-prep school for grades 6-12 in Livingston County, MI. Kensington Woods' approach is student centered where students are expected and encouraged to excel. The school integrates the curriculum wherever possible and is developing additional STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) programming. The schedule supports project based learning, co-teaching, subject-area integration and staff professional development and collaborative planning. Students have an advisory class that monitors their progress and plans but also provides time for remediation, tutoring, extended learning, clubs and student leadership activities. The small size of the school results in an environment that is caring and open where students of all ages are comfortable and students and teachers develop strong relationships. Teachers at Kensington Woods work closely together. Each Friday allows time for teachers to work together to plan units, discuss data and appropriate responses to it, monitor and adjust curriculum, and attend to student needs with regard to the learning environment. Teachers are encouraged to adopt leadership roles and to be innovative in their practice within a collegial and supportive environment. Teachers are provided with significant professional development that is supported by leadership. Kensington Woods is looking for teachers that possess the passion, knowledge, and skills to serve in a teacher role and be able to demonstrate a track record of success, including the ability to effectively: Encourage and empower students to take ownership of their education Commit to and engage in the Kensington Woods mission and vision Plan challenging and engaging lessons and curriculum that aligns with the school mission and vision and helps students meet high academic expectations Be an expert in your subject area Be a reflective practitioner, open to continuous learning Commit to the mindset that every student has the ability to succeed Administer student assessments and use the resulting data to improve student learning Empower students to be self-directed in establishing positive culture and climate Engage in school improvement planning Involve parents in setting learning goals and integrate parents into the learning processes Actively engage in an organizational culture that relentlessly pursues excellence Cultivate trust and respect with a diverse group of people Work and plan collaboratively Find new ways of doing things while still meeting high expectations Lead extracurricular activities Other duties as assigned Kensington Woods' small size and educational philosophy allows for a responsible and safe learning environment for both students and teachers. Find out more about Kensington Woods at our website, www.kwoods.org. Interested applicants should send resumes and cover letters attention to Principal Jessie Pratt.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $38,500.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you currently hold a teaching certificate with the State of Michigan with a JX or JQ endorsement?

Work Location:

In person