Early Childhood Music & Movement Maternity Leave Position

New Canaan Country School, a Pre-K through Grade 9 co-ed, independent day school, currently serves 555 students from diverse backgrounds living in 21 different surrounding towns/cities in Connecticut and New York. Our mission is to create an active, joyful learning environment where children are challenged to think deeply, question confidently, and act generously so that they may lead lives of impact and purpose. We believe that childhood is in itself an integral part of life to be lived fully and happily. Our talented and devoted faculty engages our students in developmentally appropriate ways, delivering a challenging curriculum that builds intellectual skills and fosters creative and critical thinking.Founded in 1916, the School has been a preeminent leader in early childhood, elementary and middle school education for more than 100 years. Located on an 85-acre campus, NCCS is a suburban school close to many transportation options. The campus sits an hour south of New Haven and 45 minutes north of New York City by car or commuter train.The Arts program at NCCS consists of Performing Arts and Visual Arts curricula, providing students with child-centered, age-appropriate arts experiences throughout all of the Country School years. NCCS seeks an Early Childhood Music & Movement teacher for a long-term leave position starting in early 2025 through the end of the school year to teach Grades Beginners 3 through Kindergarten as well as assist with the choral program and offer an Upper School Elective.ResponsibilitiesTeach Music and Movement to Grades Beginners 3 through KindergartenInclude singing, movement, and instruments in the curriculumEvaluate students’ growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare narrative reportsAssist the Early Childhood Division head with the weekly EC GatheringPerform additional divisional responsibilities (lunch duty, recess supervision, etc.) as assigned by the Early Childhood Division HeadAssist chorus rehearsalsTeach an Upper School elective offeringAttend departmental, divisional, and all-school meetings as scheduledReport to the Director of the ArtsRequirementsA love of teaching music and movementAdditional music and/or movement training and certification preferredBachelor’s Degree in music or education (additional experience/education preferred)Desired QualitiesShares a joy of music with studentsActively participates in the Early Childhood communityDemonstrates cultural competencyPossesses strong communication skillsCultivates a joyful, vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming classroom community supported by strong classroom management skillsIs flexible and works well with teams and individuals, all while possessing a positive attitudeHas Responsive Classroom trainingExperience with, or knowledge of, a movement-based music program such as Lynn Kleiner’s “Kids Can Listen, Kids Can Move”, and John Feierabend’s “First Steps in Music”, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, or Music TogetherThrives at leading group activitiesHas a willingness to partner with grade-level teams and incorporate homeroom themes into music class when appropriate

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