CAREERS

The Greater Dayton School (GDS) is looking for an elementary Music teacher to help us build and implement a one-of-a-kind music program for students in grades PreK-6. Over time, GDS will grow our music program to serve students in grades PreK-8.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Create and and teach a state-of-the-art PreK-6th grade music program.
• Create music class units of study and lessons based on music from around the world.
• Plan and lead musical performances for family events, which may include a school musical, band/orchestra recital, or choral performance.
• Document student learning via portfolios on a learning management system.
• Organize and manage the music room supplies and equipment and the classroom environment.

Character Traits and Preferred Experience:

• Experience directing musical performances.
• At least 1 year of teaching music to elementary age students.
• Content knowledge in general music, world-music, music history, band, orchestra, choir, rock band, African drumming and or other musical styles and genres.
• Content specific pedagogy for teaching kids how to appreciate and create music.
• Strong classroom management and classroom procedures

Preferred:

• Experience with designing and leading a music program.
• Experience with competency based learning assessment models.
• Experience with digital music tools and technology.

Compensation:

• Base salary – starting at $59,000+ based on experience
• Full Benefits – health/vision/dental/life insurance for individual + family with 0% paycheck deductions
• 401K retirement + company match
• 10 month calendar, 6 flexible paid time off days + holidays
• Childcare assistance, relocation packages, gym membership
• Coffee/tea, free lunches daily, unlimited color/black white copies, and more!

APPLY NOW: GREATERDAYTON.ORG