Middle and Upper School Music Teacher
Reporting to the Upper School Head, The Calverton School in Huntingtown, Maryland is seeking a full-time Music Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. This individual will be responsible for implementing, assessing, and modifying as necessary a dynamic student-centered Music Program that aligns with Calverton’s mission, values, and strategic vision.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
· Teach 4-5 sections of Middle and Upper School Music, including IB Music
· Possess experience and a passion for working with middle and upper school students and find joy in supporting their overall academic, social, emotional, and ethical development
· Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students and possess an understanding of learning differences
· Create a caring classroom community through thoughtful relationships with each student and family
· Provide engaging, diverse, and student-centered learning experiences and have solid pedagogical practice to drive joyful and hands-on learning focused on skill, inquiry, and confidence-building
· Organize classroom with systems and structures to maximize student learning and engagement
· Promote principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in both curriculum and classroom culture
· Assess understanding through multiple assessment types, including project-based learning, and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding progress, expectations, and learning goals
· Engage actively in professional development – individual and school-wide – and bring a growth mindset to furthering knowledge of best educational practices
· Attend all divisional, departmental, and school faculty meetings, including professional development days
· Participate broadly in the life of the school by attending events, chaperoning, supervising, advising, coaching, and sponsoring clubs
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Music, or related field. A master’s degree and coursework in Education is preferred.
- Content knowledge in music that includes vocal, instrumental, music theory including form and analysis, research, composition, and performance techniques
- Experience with music technology and digital audio workstations (DAWs)
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience teaching musical theater or directing musicals
· Educational philosophy that aligns with the mission, values, and vision of Calverton
· Proficient user of technology
· Collaborative and effective communication in working with students, teachers, administrators, and families.
· An ability to contribute positively to a student-centered learning environment.
· Must pass Federal and State background check along with MSDE Employment History Review
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $47,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 37.50 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Experience:
- Music Teacher: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Huntingtown, MD 20639: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person