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Breck School Job Description Title: Lower School Music Teacher - 50% Time FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Division Director and Department Chair Updated: March 1, 2024 Apply: www.breckschool.org/careers<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.breckschool.org%2Fcareers&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cddac1be6a6294278f31e08dc396cea97%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638448387156975900%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FnPg095I2ZxdizzKcbTRraEcpi2vFZ5HyXsald6dm6c%3D&reserved=0> All jobs are in-person School Overview Breck School is a preschool through twelve, coeducational college preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our School&#8217;s Episcopal roots are lived through an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging where we respect the dignity of every human being. We prioritize lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good. We are a community of highly engaged and motivated students, faculty, staff, and school leaders focused on building trusting relationships and strong academic scholarship through a practice of bridging research to practice. Upon graduation, Breck students are prepared for a life of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility, matriculating to colleges and universities throughout the world. Position Overview We seek a general music teacher in lower school for the 2024-25 school year. The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing joyful, creative lessons for young children that are grounded in the Orff Schulwerk and Kodaly approaches to teaching and learning. Children in this program will sing, move, play, and create in every lesson. It is expected that such musical learning can culminate in both informal and formal performances throughout the school year. Experience in developing cross-curricular units of study is also a plus. A bachelor&#8217;s degree in music education is required along with Orff Schulwerk Level I training. Level II training and a minimum of two years of teaching experience are preferred. Responsible for organizing, implementing, and providing an educational program where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological growth. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Planning and Instruction * Demonstrates knowledge of and proficiency with subject matter * Designs and implements effective instruction to engage student learning * Plans and delivers instruction for a variety of learners * Develops lessons that consider multiple perspectives * Motivates students to engage in the learning process * Understands and uses assessment to promote student learning Classroom Environment * Creates an environment that promotes respect, rapport, and learning * Establishes effective relationships with students * Communicates clear and consistent expectations for learning, behavior, and achievement * Monitors and manages student behavior effectively Communication * Communicates effectively with families, students, and colleagues * Communicates student progress in a timely and thorough manner * Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills Professional Responsibility * Supports the mission and values of the school * Supports the programs and priorities of the department, division, and school * Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with faculty, students, and parents * Maintains confidentiality * Demonstrates professional behavior * Demonstrates strong ability to collaborate with other members of the teaching team * Seeks and develops opportunities for professional growth * Attends and participates in required meetings, school events, and committee work * Performs duties as required/requested Education and/or Experience: * Bachelor&#8217;s Degree * Experience with using technology in teaching and learning * Minimum 3 years of classroom teaching experience preferred * Training in the Orff Schulwerk and Kod&#225;ly approach to music instruction preferred * Leading a children's choir preferred Breck School 123 Ottawa Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55422