*Job Posting & Description*

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Gig Harbor Academy has a 0.4 FTE (2 days a week) Music Specialist Teacher position open, starting in August 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is committed to an inquiry-based approach in a student-centered learning environment. This role will join our inclusive school community of 30+ teachers and administrators that serve our school of 170 students from Preschool through 5th Grade on a 10-acre wooded campus in rural Gig Harbor. Qualified candidates will be invited to the school for a tour and interview.

*Primary Responsibilities *

· Teach developmentally appropriate Early Childhood and Elementary Music classes.

· Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.

· Provide appropriate student feedback on work.

· Engage students in school-wide performances, as well as possible performances outside of school.

· Collaborate with colleagues, students, parents and administrators as appropriate.

· Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.

· Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development.

· Create cross disciplinary learning activities when appropriate.

· Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

· Differentiate learning in order to meet each child’s learning needs.

· Liaise and collaborate with grade level teachers.

· Integrate suitable technology in learning.

*Other functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:*

· Encouraging parents to be partners in the education of their child by establishing open lines of communication.

· Participate in appropriate professional development activities.

· Not required but strongly encouraged, involvement in the After-School Enrichment program.

· Available to work extended hours as contractually stated.

*Duties Specific to Music Specialist*

· Produce one music concert per school year in the Spring

· Maintain adequate student progress records, assessments.

Specialist Teachers must have a minimum of two years of experience teaching at this age level. A teaching certificate is desired but not required for Specialist positions. Candidates are encouraged to visit the school's website, www.gigharboracademy.org, for further information regarding the school's mission and objectives. All inquiries please forward a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references including a previous supervisor by email to Dominic Kehoe, Head of School: dkehoe@gigharboracademy.org (253)265-2150.

Gig Harbor Academy is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, physical disability, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status and all other classes or characteristics protected under the laws of the State of Washington.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $22,000.00 per year

Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Paid time off

Experience: * Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute: * Gig Harbor, WA 98335 (Required)

Ability to Relocate: * Gig Harbor, WA 98335: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person