JobID: 1287

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Music - Band

Date Posted:
11/18/2020

Location:
Location to be determined

Date Available:
11/30/2020

Closing Date:
until filled

  Virtual After School Band for Middle School Students

Start date - November 30, 2020
End date - May 14, 2021
Compensation - $85.00/hour
Hours - 3 x per week, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Position Purpose
To deliver after school band activities for middle school students in order to: develop skills on a chosen instrument, gain an enhanced appreciation for music, build self-esteem through rehearsals and performances. Students will embody the Greenwich Public Schools Vision of the Graduate through music ensemble experiences and community participation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates expertise in knowledge and teaching of instrumental music.
  
• Has prior experience as a band director. Middle school experience preferred.
  
• Demonstrates organizational ability and skill in interpersonal relations.
  
• Ability to play an instrument or instruments, conduct students in playing instruments as needed.
  
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed (district-issued digital tools, specifically Google Suite, Schoology and others)
  
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
  
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  

Certification/Licence:

• CT State Certification Music PK-12 (049)
  

Education:

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
  
• Master's Degree preferred.