MUSIC TEACHER

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HOPE TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHER

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HOPE TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

in Hope, New Jersey Posted in 12 days ago.

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MUSIC TEACHER HOPE TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 320

Johnsonburg Road, Hope, NJ 07844 K-6 MUSIC

TEACHER PART TIME QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or eligibility 2. Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods 3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment 4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills 5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status 6. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment

REPORTS TO

Principal

JOB GOAL

To provide an approved education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Class management and instruction 1. Works to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning and skills development in the classroom. Teaches pupils through an approved course of study using board-adopted curricula, textbooks and other appropriate teaching materials. 2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides opportunities for individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. 3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives. 4. Assesses pupil academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction. 5. Maintains records of pupil's educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes. 6. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems. 7. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a music classroom climate conducive to learning. 8. Budgets class time effectively. 9. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school music program and to discuss pupil progress. 10. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts. 11. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities as assigned. 12. Works with students to leave the music practice area clean at the end of class time. Meetings and professional development 1. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through inservice education and other professional growth activities. 2. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy. 3. Fulfills the following duties specific to music instruction: a. Instruct pupils in music appreciation and the fundamentals of performing music for an audience; b. Prepare participatory lesson plans and establish course goals including music appreciation and performance of songs, both vocal and instrumental; c. Select instruments and other materials for courses; d. Demonstrate method and procedure to pupils; e. Observe and evaluate pupils' work to determine student progress or to make suggestions for improvement; f. Serve as master-of-ceremonies at musical presentations to school audiences. g. Make recommendations for improvements to musical presentations. h. Make recommendations for possible new concerts, songs and stage productions. 4. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Work year and salary to be determined by the board.

ANNUAL EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations Please email your letter of interest, resume, and certification to Lori Tirone SBA at ltirone@hope-elem.org recblid y3d10zl76inn5xa0ldaimqy8xb4oe7