General Music Teacher

General Music Teacher

The Tuxedo Park School is seeking qualified candidates that are engaging and dynamic general music teachers for grades PreK-third with talent in communicating with a wide developmental range of students. This candidate will have experience in developing and implementing purposeful instruction that will lead to musically literate students. Teachers are invested in their growth as professionals and respect every member of the community. Teachers are committed to helping students achieve success and to the mission and values of Tuxedo Park School. The position reports to the Associate Head of School for Academics. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials using appropriate musical pedagogy and facilitate active learning of all students and monitor the progress of individual students
• Teach general music to Pre-kindergarten - 3rd grade students, assist with Middle and Upper School Chorus
• Integrate both choral and instrumental music into the repertoire 
• Instruct students how to develop proper vocal technique
• Teach music theory and history as developmentally appropriate for age group
• Prepare each grade for the annual concerts including some evening events
• Utilize the NAfME (National Association for Music Education) Core Music Standards in lesson plans and keep current curriculum maps on our online Atlas mapping program
• Participate actively in the work of the department and the school on curriculum development and the improvement of student achievement. 
• Participate actively in the work of the grade level and across grade levels to coordinate curricular and extracurricular offerings
• Perform additional daily duties that may or may not directly relate to the subject area or licensure field.
• Teach private lessons and electives to generate a full-time schedule