A Music Teacher teaches music classes in elementary to secondary school, or recreationally. May teach general music or specialize in voice or vocal, piano, violin, guitar, band, conductor, or choir instruction.
Music Teacher (Full time) Sage Ridge School - 3.6 Reno, NV Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Dependent health insurance coverage Vision insurance 401(k) matching 403(b) Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications English Bachelor's degree
Teaching Full Job Description Job Title:
Music Teacher (Full-Time) Sage Ridge School is Northern Nevada's only non-sectarian, independent, college-preparatory school serving grades 1-12. Since 1998, Sage Ridge School has prepared students to be curious and confident citizens with great intellect and character. Academic excellence is the foundation of a Sage Ridge education, as is evidenced by the quality of faculty, student-to-teacher ratios, and student academic achievements. Sage Ridge develops students not just for college, but for life with its extracurriculars, artistic and leadership programming, athletics, and Signature Sage Programs, including Outdoor Education and Sage Sessions. As members of the Scorpion community who play an important role in and beyond the classroom, our teachers are a powerful catalyst for student success and achievement. The Music Teacher at Sage Ridge School is responsible for teaching lower and middle school general music courses and Upper School music ensemble and music fundamentals courses. The music teacher is expected to maintain a current gradebook and maintain effective communication with parents. The music teacher has various responsibilities outside of the classroom, including facilitating showcases, supervision duties, and chaperoning an Outdoor Education Week trip.
Essential Job Functions:
Teach one-per-week music classes to students in grades 1 and 2 Teach quarter-long music classes to students in grades 3-7 Teach a semester-long elective music class to students in grade 8 Teach a semester-long music fundamentals course to students in grade 10 Teach semester-long elective music ensemble classes to students in grades 9-12 Facilitate music showcases each quarter Additional duties and responsibilities: Chaperone an Outdoor Education Trip Teach Sage Session classes Lead a club Complete weekly campus supervision duties Supervise lunch and clean-up duties 2-3 times per year Chaperone two after-school student government events per year Attend weekly faculty meetings Maintain up-to-date gradebooks, homework calendars, and parent communication Possess strong computer skills: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Blackbaud, etc. Support the School's mission and model the School's pillars: Scholarship, Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Community Have strong written and verbal communication skills Attend Back to School Night and other school functions that occur outside of school hours
Competencies Required:
Relevant Bachelor's degree or the equivalent coursework and three years of full-time teaching or a Master's degree and one year of full-time teaching. Creativity, enthusiasm, flexibility, leadership, patience, persistence and embodiment of our Pillars Innovative mindset - curious and courageous in the implementation of high standards Ability to express one's viewpoints with clarity and precision; to listen with openness and not let disagreement turn into conflict; collaborate effectively and with purpose
Employee Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan: Sage Ridge contributes 5% of gross annual salary to the 403(b) retirement plan with TIAA-Cref for full-time employees. Sage Ridge will match up to an additional 1% for a maximum total Sage Ridge contribution of 6%. Retirement contributions are vested over three years at a rate of 20% after completing one year of employment, 50% after completing two years and 100% after completing three years.
Tuition remission:
40% reduction of tuition per child at Sage Ridge per academic year for full-time employees.
Personal leave:
Two personal leave days per academic year Sick leave: 10 days per academic year accruing monthly. Sick leave may accrue year-to-year not to exceed 30 days. Life insurance policy Medical, vision and dental benefits for spouse and/or dependent coverage are available at group rates. Aflac supplemental plans are available for employees to purchase at group rates. Sage Ridge School, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in its hiring of employees based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital or veteran status, age or disability. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
