The Greater Dayton School (GDS) is looking for an elementary Music teacher to help us build and implement a one-of-a-kind music program for students in grades PreK-4. Over time, GDS will grow our music program to serve students in grades PreK-8.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Create and and teach a state-of-the-art PreK-3rd grade music program.
Create music class units of study and lessons based on music from around the world.
Plan and lead musical performances for family events, which may include a school
musical, band/orchestra recital, or choral performance.
Document student learning via portfolios on a learning management system.
Organize and manage the music room supplies and equipment and the classroom
environment.

Character Traits and Preferred Experience:

Experience directing musical performances.
At least 1 year of teaching music to elementary age students.
Content knowledge in general music, world-music, music history, band, orchestra, choir,
rock band, African drumming and or other musical styles and genres.
Content specific pedagogy for teaching kids how to appreciate and create music.
Strong classroom management and classroom procedures

Preferred:

Experience with designing and leading a music program.
Experience with competency based learning assessment models.
Experience with digital music tools and technology.

Compensation:

Base salary - starting at $59,000+ based on experience
Full Benefits – health/vision/dental/life insurance for individual + family with 0% paycheck deductions
401K retirement + company match
10 month calendar, 6 flexible paid time off days + holidays
Childcare assistance, relocation packages, gym membership
Coffee/tea, free lunches daily, unlimited color/black white copies, and more!

APPLY NOW: GREATERDAYTON.ORG

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $59,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance

Grade levels:

1st grade
2nd grade
3rd grade
4th grade
Kindergarten

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

School subjects:

Visual & Performing Arts

School type:

Private school

Ability to commute/relocate:

Dayton, OH 45402: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

What is most important when working with diverse backgrounds?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Music Instruction: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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