The Counter Rhythm Group
Lower Middle School Music Teacher (long-term substitute)
The Counter Rhythm Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Lower Middle School Music Teacher (long-term substitute)Georgetown Day SchoolWashington, Washington DCDescription:
Georgetown Day School seeks a long-term substitute General Music Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Primary responsibilities include teaching general music to lower and middle school students and co-teaching four sections of the middle school chorus. Following the Orff model, the GDS music curriculum approaches the teaching of music through imitation, experimentation, and personal expression. An additional duty outside of the subject of music is advising a group of middle school students. An essential goal of our music program is to help students become confident music-makers and creative problem solvers. Rich content, creative pedagogy, and authentic relationships are essential components of a GDS classroom. The ability to provide those elements, work collaboratively with colleagues, and place children’s interests and experiences at the heart of the classroom are essential components of teaching at GDS. In addition to their classroom duties, music teachers support the department in numerous ways including doing setups and takedowns for performance which can include moving pianos, xylophones, risers, acoustical shells, etc. Additional duties can include recess supervision, hall monitoring, etc.Location:
On campusDates:
November 2023 - June 14, 2024Type of Opportunity:
Full-time, salaried, exempt with benefits.Qualifications:A BA/BS degree in Music or Music EducationCompletion of Orff-Schulwerk Levels ITeaching experience at the elementary levelSufficient piano proficiencyAmericans with Disabilities Act Specifications:Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references using our online application system through ADP/Workforce Now:
http://www.gds.org/Recruiting . To find out more about the school, candidates should visit our website at
www.gds.org .As a diverse, inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live and work in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting.
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Georgetown Day School seeks a long-term substitute General Music Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Primary responsibilities include teaching general music to lower and middle school students and co-teaching four sections of the middle school chorus. Following the Orff model, the GDS music curriculum approaches the teaching of music through imitation, experimentation, and personal expression. An additional duty outside of the subject of music is advising a group of middle school students. An essential goal of our music program is to help students become confident music-makers and creative problem solvers. Rich content, creative pedagogy, and authentic relationships are essential components of a GDS classroom. The ability to provide those elements, work collaboratively with colleagues, and place children’s interests and experiences at the heart of the classroom are essential components of teaching at GDS. In addition to their classroom duties, music teachers support the department in numerous ways including doing setups and takedowns for performance which can include moving pianos, xylophones, risers, acoustical shells, etc. Additional duties can include recess supervision, hall monitoring, etc.Location:
On campusDates:
November 2023 - June 14, 2024Type of Opportunity:
Full-time, salaried, exempt with benefits.Qualifications:A BA/BS degree in Music or Music EducationCompletion of Orff-Schulwerk Levels ITeaching experience at the elementary levelSufficient piano proficiencyAmericans with Disabilities Act Specifications:Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references using our online application system through ADP/Workforce Now:
http://www.gds.org/Recruiting . To find out more about the school, candidates should visit our website at
www.gds.org .As a diverse, inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live and work in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting.
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