Band Teacher
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Heritage Oak is a distinguished private school committed to providing a rigorous and enriching educational experience for students in preschool through 8th grade. Our school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, integrating academics with arts, athletics, and community service to foster intellectual growth and character development. A career at Heritage Oak offers numerous opportunities for professional growth within the supportive framework of our parent company, Spring Education Group.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and sick days
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Tuition discounts for your children
- Professional development opportunities
- Education reimbursement and partnerships
About the Role
Location: 16971 Imperial Highway, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
As the Band Teacher at Heritage Oak, you will have the opportunity to shape and lead a dynamic music program that nurtures students' musical talent and appreciation. You will introduce foundational music concepts to students and guide older students in instrumental performance, culminating in concerts and school events. This role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about music education, inspires excellence, and brings energy and creativity to the classroom and rehearsal space.
Responsibilities:
- Teach general music to students across grade levels with age-appropriate instruction in rhythm, melody, harmony, and music appreciation
- Serve as Band Teacher for students in upper elementary and middle school (Grades 4-8), including directing ensemble rehearsals and performances
- Select appropriate repertoire based on skill level, and prepare students for school concerts, festivals, and community events
- Guide students in developing instrumental proficiency, ensemble collaboration, and musical expression
- Maintain and organize musical instruments, sheet music, and classroom materials
- Collaborate with faculty on cross-curricular arts integration
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and upcoming events
- Foster a positive, respectful, and engaging classroom environment that encourages creativity and student growth
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Music Education or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- Valid teaching credentials or equivalent state certification preferred
- Minimum 3-5 years of classroom or ensemble instruction experience
- Strong instrumental background and ensemble leadership skills
- Proficiency with technology and its application in music education
- Effective classroom management and strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to inspire and challenge students of varying skill levels
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
- Location:
- Yorba Linda
- Job Type:
- FullTime