JobID: 1286

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Music - Orchestra

Date Posted:
12/18/2020

Location:
Location to be determined

Date Available:
11/30/2020

Closing Date:
until filled

  Virtual After School Strings for Middle School Students

Start date - as soon as possible
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 orchestra 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, Abilities :

• Knowledge of current string (Suzuki) and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
  
• Demonstrates a knowledge, understanding and application of music instruction in the curriculum.
  
• Develop student understanding and appreciation of the string family
  
• Ability to play an instrument or instruments, conduct students in playing instruments as needed.
  
• Ability to instruct students in proper performance etiquette and string instruction and care.
  
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
  
• 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/Licenc e:

• 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.