The 3rd through 6th Grade Music Teacher is responsible for teaching music classes at Creation Village World School, developing students through the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy and mission daily in the classroom, and creating superb finished productions with student talent in the array of performance opportunities.
Requirements
- Model the core values of Creation Village in the classroom and school
- Demonstrate and live CREATION Life in the classroom, guiding students as they develop in each principle
- Develop students through the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy and mission daily in the classroom
- Teach music classes at Creation Village World School as directed by the Music Lead
- Create and instruct lesson plans that are engaging and integrated with IB transdisciplinary themes
- Teach students the fundamentals of music, including the integration of faith and academics, and relate to and inspire confidence in students
- Maintain records of progress
- Create superb finished productions with student talent in the array of performance opportunities
- Foster a spirit of partnership and collaboration with other performing arts disciplines
- Assess students and analyze results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
- Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs
- Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged
- Inspire mixed culture and ability classes, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students
- Assessment, based on IB standards, including but not limited to Formative, Summative, and development of the whole-child portfolio
- Design, prepare and deliver high-quality lessons to suit the individual needs of all students in-line with CREATION Health and the IB to include cross transdisciplinary subject areas
- Integrate Agency, ATL, ATT, Learner Profile, Central Idea, and Themes into daily instruction across disciplines
- Inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students
- Collaborate with other teachers to share new ideas, approaches, and professional knowledge
- Communicate accurately and regularly with parents via daily, weekly, and quarterly through in-person and portfolio updates
- Liaise with the Head of the Lower School and Head of School to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom
- Contribute to the extra-curricular activities program and participate in school activities such as chapels, evening events, conferences, and PD training
- Participate in school activities such as chapels, events, conferences, and PD training
- Complete the annual professional development plan as outlined by the school leadership
- Contribute to the professional development of others, giving support and willingly sharing ideas and materials
- Participate in community building activities through classroom and school events as well as after school activities: Take part in bi-annual Open Houses, Display student learning in IB exhibitions and parent nights, Attend school concerts, performances, and events, Parent and Student-led conferences
- Adhere to the school calendar
- Implement IB in instructional practice to include but not limited to: Read IB grade-specific documents before teaching each unit
- Become proficient in integrating ATL, ATT, Learner Profile, Central Idea, and Themes into instruction
- Actively participate in the required IB category and other training connected to the best practices
- Complete assigned pre-work before weekly coaching conversations
- Attend as scheduled and actively participate in coaching meetings/calls weekly
- Apply a reflective practice through listening, asking questions, applying new understandings, collecting data (documents, pictures, video), analyzing data, and planning with an instructional coach
- Utilize the CVWS IB Templates as the foundation for creating Weekly Lesson Plans while incorporating other school curricula and approved resources
- Track and monitor student progress through Toddle to grade-specific standards using the Learning Target Checklist
- Actively participate in PLCs to create a transdisciplinary approach to instruction and integrate it into project-based learning
- Complete reflection surveys/interviews
- Utilize recorded videos of individual lessons as part of the Impact Cycle
- Submit Weekly Lesson Plans by the Monday before instruction at 9:00 am for review/feedback
- Meet weekly with the Head of Academics or Coordinator to review lesson plans, student portfolios, and assessments
- Weekly input grades and comments into Toddle for tracking
- Weekly input portfolio elements into Toddle and the physical portfolio for review
- Quarterly complete report cards for review by Head of Academics one week before report card release
- Follow through with "action plans" indicated by leadership
- Integrate with Creation Village's classroom management, instruction, and routines
- Utilize 21st Century skills within lessons and classroom rotations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate room that creates a safe and enjoyable learning environment for the students
- Observe, evaluate, document, and report each student's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health to the lead teacher
- Identify students showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and report the situation to the lead teacher, Dean, or Head of School
- Meet with the Head of Academics to discuss each student's progress and needs, determine their priorities for the student, and suggest ways to promote learning and development
- Involvement and leadership in an extra-curricular club, activity, or organization as determined by the teacher and Head of Academics
- Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties as specified in the school's handbook
- Follow the school calendar
- Take account of broader curriculum developments and requirements within the relevant IB program
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of good practice in teaching techniques and seek to engage in professional conversation within the school
- Inspire trust and confidence in students and colleagues
- Adhere to implementation of school policies and the whole school code of conduct
- Promote the broader aspirations and values of the school to parents and students, both current and prospective
- Communicate with parents positively and appropriately
- Represent the staff, school, and company with a positive attitude while teaching, mentoring, and interacting with parents and all visiting guests
- Seeking and maximizing opportunity within the organization - For us, opportunities need to be meaningful, about achieving potential and making progress
- Recognizing and pursuing impact within your role - For us, impact is about making a difference. It needs to be immediate, positive, and lasting
- Encouraging and accepting leadership within the organization - For us, leadership is about considering the team's needs as well as your own, setting inspiring examples, being supportive, and showing real accountability and responsibility
- Nurturing and modeling respect in all professional and personal interactions - For us, respect is about listening, being inclusive, showing tolerance, and getting the little things right
- Complying with legal, contractual and company requirements – including statutory
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a diverse student population
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative work environment
- Supportive school community
- Opportunities for leadership and growth
