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MUSIC Teacher: Elementary Summer Learning Academy

Employer
Stratford Public Schools
Location
Stratford, CT, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Details

Position Type:
Summer

Date Posted:
3/20/2023

Location:
Franklin Elementary School

Date Available:
07/01/2023

Closing Date:
06/30/2023

Elementary MUSIC TEACHER

GENERAL STATEMENT

The Stratford Public School District will be providing a three week in-person Summer Learning Academy. The academy's focus will be to provide students with support focused on the Science of Reading, Math Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning, and hands-on experiences in STEAM. The program for students is held Monday - Thursday and will begin on July 10th and end on Thursday, July 27th.

Teachers will provide instruction utilizing district-approved resources along with a combination of whole group, small group, individual student work, and various interest inventories/assessments to facilitate unique opportunities to engage students.

Teachers will collaboratively work together, share professional best practices, prepare the learning environment, and provide end of session(s) feedback. Teachers will work from 8:00-12:30 during the three weeks and are expected to meet for two 4 hour days prior to the program starting in order to receive program overview/expectations, professional development, plan, organize and prepare materials. Total working days = 14 days (12 student contact days plus 2 PD days).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
    Attend each session in a timely, responsible, and cooperative manner

    Plan and implement instruction as directed by the Office of Curriculum and Instruction

    Prepare learning environment

    Conference with On-Site Facilitators, Lead Teacher, and Parents regarding students' progress

    On-going assessment/interest inventory of students

    Provide progress report feedback for end of session(s)

    Attend 2 training/planning prior to the start of summer school (4 hour days)
QUALIFICATIONS
    Current Connecticut teaching certification in Music

    Successful teaching experience in the Stratford Public Schools

    Solid classroom management
SALARY

The salary for this position is $33.59 an hour.

PROCEDURES FOR FILING AN APPLICATION

Send a letter of intent with the attached resume through the Frontline Portal.

DEADLINE FOR FILING

Applications for the above position must be received by April 28, 2023.

Company

The Stratford Public Schools boast a portfolio of 13 academic buildings and one district office. Across our 14 buildings, we house almost 7,000 students and approximately 1,000 professional faculty and staff. Collectively, WE make up Stratford Public Schools. It is our mission to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, character and 21st-century skills to succeed through high-quality learning experiences and community partnerships within a culture of diversity and respect. 

Our aim is to be one of the more dynamic school districts in the region. In order to aspire towards this outcome, we recognize that we must embrace the vulnerabilities of our work and remain in a perpetual state of continuous improvement. We aim to provide our students with world class educational opportunities so they can ultimately represent the Stratford community in the global world and become confident contributing members to society.

At SPS, we have a passionate and dedicated staff, many of which are homegrown. With a focus on collaboration, we will continue to challenge and extend ideas around instructional practice. We will celebrate a diverse student population who are filled with vivid hopes, dreams and wishes for their futures. Our students dive deep into the extra-curricular offerings that we have, broadly participating in everything from athletics to the performing arts. 

Our community partnerships are strong and they recognize the importance of their contributions to making the Stratford Public Schools one of the best in the area. For this, we are appreciative. Additionally, we receive outstanding support from the Stratford Board of Education as well as The Stratford Town Council, and the Mayor’s office. 

From Forest to Shore (and everything in between) …. WE are Stratford. 

Welcome.

Dr. Uyi Osunde

Superintendent of Schools

Company info
Website
Telephone
2033854212
Location
1000 East Broadway
Stratford
CT
06615
US

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