Germantown Friends School is seeking a full-time music educator to teach 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-grade general music. The successful candidate has singing and piano skills, possibly guitar-accompaniment skills, has experience as an elementary general-music teacher, and enjoys working with Lower School students. Orff or Dalcroze training is desirable. The candidate will work closely with classroom teachers and other music teachers, especially the teachers of lower elementary grades. A Bachelor of Music in Education is preferred. Additionally, they will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching practice and in building relationships with all members of our community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach general music to Grades 3-5, including vocal music, movement, Orff instruments and various other musical instruments, recorders, theory, and listening skills.
• Utilize repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students.
• Plan, rehearse, and direct students in musical programs for school and community (e.g. a winter performance, collaborative class projects).
• Differentiate music curriculum to meet the needs of the individual student and the student body.
• Plan a balanced music program and organize daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Develop and refine music curriculum based on researched standards of creating, performing, and responding.
• Evaluate each student’s musical growth and contribution to the overall group performance ensuring every student's participation.
• Communicate clearly with parents and school faculty/staff on the progress of individual students.
• Maintain care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments, and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
• Partner with the classroom teachers and other music teachers to provide musical programs for school assemblies, open houses, parent meetings, and seasonal programs.
• Support the overall Lower School program and care of the students by assisting in arrival, dismissal, and student supervision as needed
• Participate in Student Support Team meetings weekly, collaborating to ensure continued attention to the changing needs of individual students and accountability in use of effective

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to resumes@germantownfriends.org. Please include “LS Music Teacher” in the subject line.
                                                                                               
Germantown Friends School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in its student body, faculty and staff. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status. People demonstrating a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism in education are encouraged to apply. For more information about the school, please visit our website at www.germantownfriends.org.
                                                                                               
Germantown Friends School is a Quaker, independent, co-educational day school serving 900 students in grades K-12. Located in an historic, urban setting in northwest Philadelphia, the school takes its identity from a constellation of four distinct elements: a vibrant intellectual community, an historic urban setting, a diverse school community and a grounding in Quaker principles. For more information about the school, please visit our website at www.germantownfriends.org.

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Consistent with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, GFS does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including respecting employees, and is required by Title IX and applicable federal regulations to refrain from such discrimination. In addition, GFS does not discriminate on the basis of disability in matters of admissions, access, employment, services, or in educational programs or activities it operates in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or its implementing regulations. Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of Title IX or Section 504 may be referred to the following:
Ted Oxholm
History Teacher, Assistant General Counsel Germantown Friends School
31 West Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-951-2300
TOxholm@germantownfriends.org