Music Teacher - part time or full time

Summary

Teach music classes two days per week to elementary students. You can also add two classes for middle and high school students as well as band, if interested on the other 3 days.

Duties

• Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
• Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
• Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as acting techniques, fundamentals of music, and art history.
• Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals.
• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
• Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and performance pieces.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Keep students informed of community events, such as plays and concerts.
• Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
• Display students' work in schools, galleries, and exhibitions.
• Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
• Act as advisers to student organizations.
• Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
• Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.

Requirements

• Create fun and engaging lesson plans.
• Expand the knowledge of students in your class by presenting information about famous musicians.
• Teach music fundamentals.
• Create a classroom that invites students to be creative and inspires them to listen to various artists.
• Tutor students who need extra assistance.
• Develop instructional materials.
• Guide class discussions.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Advise students on academic or career matters.
• Maintain student records.
• Prepare tests.
• Be able to play at least one instrument and read music.
• Evaluate student work.
• Research topics in area of expertise.
• Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
• Write grant proposals.
• Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to build relationships with students and inspire them to appreciate music.
• The ability to use Google Docs
• Knowledge of how to use a SMART board to interface with the computer. This allows the teacher to project internet searches, virtual field trips, and a variety of educational tools to promote your subject area.
• Experience teaching music and working with a variety of instruments
• Band experience
• Experience with musicals for performances and student programs
• A love for Christ since we do offer weekly chapel and we love for our students to have praise and worship each week.

About Us

*Peachtree Academy*

Our school is a State of Art Private PreK through 12th-grade private school. We are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools / Advanc-ED and we strive to challenge our students each and every day. Students utilize a state-of-the-art computer lab and library for learning enhancement. Our students compete in a variety of academic events including Math Olympics, Creative Writing, Spelling Bees, Speech Meets, Science Fairs, and over 17 different sports teams. At Peachtree Academy, we expect our students to be well-rounded and encourage them to participate in extra-curricular activities (soccer, baseball, language classes, chess, drama, music, and dance).

*Peachtree Prep*

The early childhood division of the school bases its academic program on a weekly unit of study for academic advancement. Teachers use lesson plans to guide the delivery of information and address individual issues of advanced skill levels or areas of improvement that are needed. Parents may supplement curriculum by bringing in books, materials, or ideas related to the theme for the benefit of the class.