High School Music Teacher

Job Description
Uncommon Schools seeks an accomplished, passionate High School Music/Band Teacher to join our faculty. The position represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing program that is dedicated to developing excellence in musical talent throughout the K-12 education of our scholars. Teaching music at Uncommon Schools requires the desire to constantly grow in one’s instructional craft through consist feedback and collaboration with their team. Music thrives throughout each school and drives  culture and community.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement curricula and activities to meet music-specific academic standards;
Teach all music-based content including but not limited to wind ensemble instruments (wind and brass), middle school-related general music (recorder, Orff instruments, drumming), singing, and music theory)
Direct band classes with 5+ types of instrumentation;
Develop music literacy lesson components related to teaching rhythm and pitch notation, solfege reading and singing, improvisation and composition
High-level collaboration with co-music teacher and Director of Operations to create and plan for multiple performances throughout the school year
Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
Support school instructional and cultural needs including but not limited to academic teaching coverage, test proctoring, daily systems duties, additional supportive duties
Participate in collaborative curriculum development, department activities, and school-wide functions;
Develops strong classroom management skills congruent with Uncommon Schools system of management;
Be accountable for students’ mastery of musical standards;
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues; and
Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.