Performing Arts Teacher

Reports to:
Principal
Job Description: The Performing Arts Teacher provides a dynamic and comprehensive education aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts (Music, Dance or Theatre). Through a balance of performance, composition, critical response, and connection to cultural and historical contexts, the teacher fosters students’ musical understanding, creativity, and lifelong appreciation for the arts.

Duties/Responsibilities 2. Performing (Standard
2) 3. Responding (Standard
3) 4. Connecting (Standard
4) 5. Professional and Instructional Practices

• Creating (Standard
  1)
• Guide students in exploring and generating ideas.
• Encourage creativity and self-expression through age-appropriate composition and performance projects.
• Facilitate opportunities for students to refine and document their ideas using strategies appropriate to the subject.
• Teach and model performance techniques, ensuring students understand performance criteria.
• Lead rehearsals and performances that demonstrate students’ growth and achievement.
• Select and prepare repertoire that reflects diverse cultures, genres, and skill levels.
• Develop students’ ensemble and solo performance skills, promoting discipline, collaboration, and stage presence.
• Teach students to analyze, interpret, and evaluate the performing art using discipline-specific vocabulary.
• Engage students in discussions about how composers and performers use the elements of music to communicate meaning.
• Facilitate listening and reflection activities that connect music to mood, story, or intent.
• Integrate arts learning with other disciplines and real-world experiences, helping students make connections between the arts and culture, history, and personal identity.
• Incorporate diverse performing arts traditions and styles to reflect the global and multicultural nature of the arts.
• Encourage students to recognize the role of the arts in communities, civic life, and personal expression.
• Design and implement lesson plans that align with NYS Learning Standards for the Arts – Music, Dance or Theatre and district curriculum frameworks.
• Use formative and summative assessments to measure student progress and guide instruction.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment that encourages risk-taking and creativity.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and upcoming performances.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning and school events.
• Maintain equipment and materials in good condition.

Other Staff Duties

• Hours:
  
  7:45-3:45, regular attendance, 30-minute lunch break, 30-minute planning period, attend weekly staff meetings each Wednesday until 4:45 p.m.
• Complete weekly Lesson plans
• Attend and participate in school-wide professional development sessions, implement strategies in the classroom
• Develop positive relationships with parents, students and KCCS faculty
• Follow the classroom and school-wide schedule created by the Leadership Team
• Differentiate to meet the needs of all students
• Implement CSI Action Plan items
• Communicate student data to the leadership team as well as parents and students (data meetings, Parent Teacher Conferences, progress reports, report cards)
• Participate in school events and extracurricular activities
• Follow school-wide behavior management systems
• Adhere to the KCCS Employee and Student/Parent handbook
• Establish effective classroom management techniques
• Establish a safe, clean, organized learning environment free from hazards
• Use technology to enhance planning and instruction
• Participate in Mentor/Coaching program as necessary
• Participate in 8 days of pre-service training at the start of each school year
• Keep evidence and artifacts that support the goals in the KCCS accountability plan
• All staff will receive annual reviews at the end of each school year and will be held accountable for student achievement data
• Other duties as assigned (arrival, dismissal, lunch coverage, etc.)

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in education or related field (Master’s preferred)

Certification: Valid New York State Teaching Certification in Music, Dance or Theatre (PreK-12) (preferred).

Experience: Prior classroom teaching and performance experience preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong musicianship and ability to teach multiple instruments and/or vocal techniques.
• Familiarity with NYS Arts Standards and developmentally appropriate music instruction.
• Ability to integrate technology and digital tools for music creation and performance.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Welcoming, warm, disposition
• Experience in an urban setting preferred.

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Salary:
From : 43000.00

Salary:
To : 81000.00

Salary Competitive : Y

Appointment Status : Annual Contract

Contact Person’s Name : Mariah Kramer

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