Position Description:
Music Teacher
About Hyde Leadership Charter School
Hyde is built on the belief that every person has a unique potential and larger purpose in life, and character growth is key to exposing that potential and purpose. Hyde maintains a student-centered culture that motivates character development and emphasizes curiosity, courage, concern, integrity and leadership. Our goal is to prepare children for college and beyond, and to live their lives according to standards of personal excellence. We believe that to provide the best possible education for our young leaders, we as educators need to be in a continuous growth process. Working at Hyde-Brooklyn is a unique and rewarding experience because our staff receives both professional development and participates in their own self- discovery process through the Hyde process of journaling, facilitated discussion, workshops and seminars.
Summary
The Music Teacher develops students understanding of music as a universal language and form of expression by engaging students in a general music curriculum focused on developing their music making, music literacy and ability to make connections as performers and observers. Thorough excellent communication, organizational skills and great energy the Music Teacher supports the academic and personal growth of our students, while making sure all students are successful and develop strong characters. The Music Teacher will make sure the students understand the school wide expectations and policies while consistently asking the students to follow the outlined expectations for common areas within the school. In addition, the Music Teacher supports staff in the scheduled arrival, mealtime and dismissal duties.
Job Duties
Plan lessons and manage classroom in an inspiring, rigorous and urgent way
Submit lessons plan on a weekly basis demonstrating seamless connection to the Scope & Consequence
Plan, organize and replenish lesson plans for substitute teachers in case of emergency absence
Provide students with a report card each quarter for performance and behavior
Offer students an opportunity to participate in an instrumental program offering keyboard and music theory.
Act as liaison to help students broaden their prospective by working with professional teaching artists and community organizations
Plan and execute at least 2 events/performances that demonstrate student learning and support school culture
Provide integrated instructions that incorporates both ELA and Math content
Meet all test and data reporting deadlines
Maintain anecdotal and formal evaluative records (checklists, anecdotal notes, quiz/test, etc.
Contact families via telephone or face to face to inform on students progress and keep an updated log of the contact
Participate actively in grade level team planning meeting by planning units of study and weekly lessons collaboratively with team teacher(s), specialist and administrators
Attend all faculty meetings
Skills and Characteristics
Musical instrument proficiency
Strong background in music theory and musicianship and basic piano skills Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, families and students
Be a team player
Display maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a roll-up-my-sleeves attitude
Strong instructional and classroom management skills
Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter
A belief that everyone is gifted with a unique potential
Show commitment to character development and family partnerships
Requirements
Demonstrated success working in an urban school setting
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
A Masters degree in Education or relevant content area (preferred)
New York State Certification