French Immersion Music Teacher

Description

The French Immersion Music Teacher works under the supervision of the Principal to plan and deliver a developmentally appropriate elementary music program. The role supports student creativity, musical skills, appreciation of music, French immersion, and overall student growth.

• Plan and deliver French immersion music instruction aligned with Louisiana Student Standards and school curriculum expectations.
• Build musical skills through singing, movement, rhythm, listening, performance, composition, and exposure to diverse musical traditions.
• Support French language development through classroom routines, songs, directions, vocabulary, and student performance tasks.
• Differentiate instruction for varied readiness levels, language proficiency, learning needs, and student interests.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and well-managed classroom using PBIS or other positive behavior support practices.

• Assess student progress through observation, performance tasks, student work, and other appropriate tools.
• Maintain accurate gradebook records, student data, and report card input as required.
• Communicate student progress, concerns, and improvement plans to families, administrators, and staff.

• Prepare students for performances, assemblies, open houses, seasonal programs, and school events.
• Coordinate performance logistics with administration, faculty, and staff, including schedules, supervision, materials, and family communication.
• Support school-wide initiatives and events that strengthen student belonging and community engagement.
• Care for, store, and inventory school-owned music, instruments, classroom materials, and equipment.
• Attend and support occasional evening or weekend events as operational needs arise.

• Collaborate with administration, classroom teachers, student services, behavioral support staff, and faculty.
• Participate in faculty meetings, PLCs, SAT meetings, professional development, and other school meetings as needed.
• Communicate professionally with families and staff and model non-discriminatory, culturally responsive practices.
• Maintain punctuality, confidentiality, and compliance with Staff Handbook policies and procedures.
• LFIL employees embody an “all hands on deck” mentality and may be expected to perform additional duties as operational needs arise.

• Use community resources, local arts organizations, cultural experiences, and performance opportunities to enrich student learning.
• Promote music as a form of cultural expression, creativity, collaboration, and connection.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in music education, music, education, or a related field.
• Fluency in French sufficient to deliver instruction, manage classroom routines, and communicate effectively in a French immersion setting.
• Experience teaching music or leading structured music instruction with elementary-age students.
• Knowledge of classroom management, differentiated instruction, student assessment, and positive behavior support.
• Ability to satisfy employment eligibility, background clearance, and other requirements applicable to Louisiana public charter school employees.
• Ability to collaborate with administrators, faculty, staff, families, and student support teams.

• Louisiana teaching certification or eligibility for certification.
• Three or more years of teaching experience, preferably in an elementary school setting.
• Experience teaching in a French immersion, bilingual, or international school setting.
• Experience planning student performances, assemblies, seasonal programs, or school music events.
• Familiarity with Louisiana Student Standards for music or arts education.
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs.

• Regularly stand, walk, move around campus, and supervise students.
• Use classroom materials, demonstrate musical activities, and handle instructional equipment.
• Occasionally lift or move instructional materials or instruments up to approximately 25…