Lower School Faculty - Music

Thomas Mac Laren School, a kindergarten‑through‑twelve‑grade charter public school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is accepting applications for faculty and staff positions in the content areas and responsibilities listed below.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position:
Lower School Faculty – Music

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO
Job 
# of Openings: 1
Reports To:
Head of Lower School

• Pay range: $45,000–$66,000 per year
• Benefits:
  For employees contracted for 30 hours or more per week, the school pays 100 % of the employee’s base insurance premiums (Health, Dental, Vision, Long‑term and Short‑term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Life insurance). No benefits are provided to employees contracted for less than 30 hours per week.

• School Philosophy and Goals
  • Demonstrates commitment to the Mission and Vision of Thomas Mac Laren School.
  • Believes all students can know truth, create beauty, and practice goodness.
  • Manifests wonder and depth of inquiry to inspire students.
  • Plans and implements instructional programs aligned with the school’s goals.
  • Contributes to the growth of the school community of learners.
  • Understands and supports the school culture.
• Professional Responsibility
  • Strives for continued improvement and professional growth within the community of learners.
• Instruction / Curriculum
  • Attends mandatory Teacher Training Institute each summer.
  • Delivers Thomas Mac Laren curriculum as assigned.
  • Works with the Head of Lower School and teacher trainers to learn curriculum and methodology.
  • Plans long‑term and short‑term instructional objectives.
  • Incorporates interventions and accommodations as directed by the Head of Lower School.
  • Follows guidelines for students with IEP or Section 504 plans.
  • Demonstrates sound teaching and classroom management skills to facilitate learning.
  • Maintains an appropriate and safe learning environment.
• Teacher / Student Relationships
  • Enforces school policies.
  • Maintains discipline and order in cooperation with the Head of Lower School.
  • Provides constructive feedback to students in a timely manner.
  • Encourages students to strive for high achievement.
  • Encourages students to become agents of their own education.
  • Assists with Student Orientation implementation.
  • Acts as an effective monitor of students on duty (before, during, or after school, including lunch and recess).
• Teacher / Parent Relationships
  • Provides frequent and effective feedback on learning goals to parents.
  • Initiates communication with parents.
  • Encourages parents to visit the class.
  • Participates in biannual parent‑teacher evaluation conferences as assigned.
• Teacher / Staff Relationships
  • Communicates regularly with the Head of Lower School, Lead Teachers and co‑workers on assignment matters.
  • Cooperates with other staff in sharing responsibilities and implementing group decisions.
  • Works effectively on any faculty committee to which one is assigned.
  • Participates fully in the community of learners (e.g., prepares for and attends all Faculty Seminars).
• Additional Duties – Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Preferred: Kodály music certification from an OAKE‑endorsed program.

Experience: Demonstrated ability to serve well as a Thomas Mac Laren teacher.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Love of educating children and learning.
• Ability to impart a love of learning to young people.
• Patience and kindness toward students.
• Passion for song and singing.
• Deep knowledge of folk music traditions.
• Ability to teach music aligned with Mac Laren’s K‑12 program.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of writings and thought beyond one's area of expertise.
• Effective communication with students and parents.
• Classroom organization and order.
• Collaboration in a diverse environment.
• Willingness to take direction from lead teachers and the Head of Lower School.
• Commitment to a diverse student population and to closing the achievement gap.

Occasional heavy lifting, frequent walking, and the ability to work in variable temperatures and noise levels. The position may involve operating computer and office equipment and handling routine office tasks.