Orchestra Teacher
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Job Description
At Classical Prep, the teacher's role is to lead students in pursuit of the school's goals and mission.
Overview
- Position: Full-time, 10-month exempt
- Work Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM daily, 192 days, plus occasional nights and weekends as necessary, to include helping with fundraisers, concerts, etc.
- Benefits: Insurance benefits the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment, 3% match of employee retirement contribution after a one-year vesting period, and seven (7) days of PTO
- Reports to Upper School Dean
* Work hours are subject to change.
Specific tasks required of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Instruction and Progress Monitoring
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- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning of string instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass).
- Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments that align with curriculum standards and best practices in music education.
- Instruct and monitor students in proper technique, tone production, intonation, rhythm, and musical expression.
- Use relevant but limited technology to support instruction, including digital tuners, metronomes, and music software.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing CPS rules and procedures.
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of CPS and the Pasco County School District.
- Provide appropriate and timely feedback on student performance and musical growth.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use assessment data to adjust instruction accordingly.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records of students' progress and development.
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
- Prepare required reports on students and activities.
- Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Prepare classroom and performance spaces for rehearsals and concerts according to CPS guidelines.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance and development.
- Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and musical assignments in a timely manner.
- Organize and direct student performances, concerts, and competitions as part of the school's fine arts program.
Professional Development
- Attend and participate in all professional development activities
- Maintain personal professional development records regarding certification
Miscellaneous
- Other duties as assigned by the administration
MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.
To be considered for a role as an Orchestra Teacher, a candidate must:
- Model positive staff culture 100% of the time.
- Model classroom student culture, marked by consistency in culturally responsive teaching, positive student relationships, Social-Emotional Learning, and high expectations.
- Be solutions-oriented 100% of the time when raising concerns and questions.
- Support diversity, equity, and inclusion across all facets of their role.
- Possess a Bachelor's degree in Music Education or a related field; or a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field and a passing score on the subject area exam.
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:
- Usual school working conditions
- May be noisy during high student traffic
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Be able to work in heat, cold, damp, and dry conditions
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push, pull, and/or stand for extended periods
- Must be able to perform the physical aspects of the job, such as carrying items up to 15lbs
Overtime Eligibility
This job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Course Overage
This position may require you to teach an additional period beyond your base contract. Should this occur, you will receive additional compensation at the effective negotiated rate (up to $3,420 for a full-year) in addition to your base salary for instructing this additional period. This additional amount will be paid as a supplement and will be disbursed per pay period based on the number of days you teach the class for that pay period.
Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Classical Preparatory School's evaluation rubric.
- Location:
- Spring Hill
- Job Type:
- FullTime
