SCFS is seeking a Music Specialist Teacher to work with our students aged Pre-K through 8th Grade. Specialist Teachers at State College Friends School have much autonomy in creating their program, and are guided by SCFS’ mission statement, Friends school pedagogy, collegial collaboration, and national standards in subject areas. Faculty members at SCFS thoughtfully engage people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences and foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and professionalism at school. A strong alignment with Quaker testimonies and progressive education -- in philosophy and teaching practice -- is expected.

This is a part-time salaried position that includes at least six (6) hours per week of instructional time on site, and three (3) hours per week for professional meetings & planning time.

State College Friends School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, sex, personal appearance, genetic information, economic background, political affiliation, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Responsibilities

In addition to creating and implementing an experiential curriculum in their subject area(s), the Music Specialist Teacher:

establishes a positive classroom community and culture of belonging
collaborates with SCFS colleagues in a creative, dynamic, values-based learning community
documents students’ learning and writes progress reports (if applicable)
engages families in the school-home partnership through individual communications as needed
attends in-service meetings and professional development trainings
participates in other school-wide programs and events such as Back to School Night
plans and facilitates two (2) performances per year (December and May)
completes other duties as assigned by the Head of School, consistent with the position of a specialist teacher and member of the faculty

Requirements

The ideal candidate is joyful about teaching, working with students of all ages, and collaborating with Lead Teachers to support each student’s growth. The ideal candidate also brings:

experience working with children
experience working in or attending an independent school
demonstrated knowledge of cultural competency and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
professional conduct
a Bachelor’s degree

Physical Requirements

This position includes, but is not limited to: moving; bending; walking, including at a fast pace, both indoors and outdoors; lifting up to 50 pounds; kneeling; squatting; sitting on the floor; standing for long periods of time; climbing stairs.

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: Specialist Teachers at SCFS are compensated in ratio with our Faculty Salary Equity Chart, based on education and years of teaching experience.

Contact: Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references with contact information to Head of School, Pierre Puget at ppuget@scfriends.org . Qualified candidates will be contacted after materials have been reviewed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $6,000.00 - $16,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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