Preschool Music Teacher

Music Enrichment

The Goddard School of Clarksburg is looking for an energetic, warm and engaging music class teacher.

A Music Teacher at The Goddard School® is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, the Music Teacher is responsible to work together with classroom Teachers and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

This may be a Part Time Music Teaching only position, or a Full Time Music and Early Childhood Teacher. Daily responsibilities include:

• Meeting the individual needs of the children by interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and through music.
• Assessing supplies and materials needed to implement activities
• Building teamwork
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff.
• Creating a positive, fun, interactive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning.
• Developing weekly lesson plans and posting lesson plans to Teachings Strategies portal.
• Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level.
• Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills.
• Ensuring compliance with Goddard's Quality Assurance Standards.
• Managing classrooms according to GSI QA Standards

Educational qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in a Music related field.
• An Associate's degree or higher in a Music related field
• Bachelor's degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• An Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field preferred.
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.
• Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate.
• Relevant experience working with children 0-5 years old.
• Experience in Early Childhood Education and or Elementary School Education.

Relevant coursework includes:

• Child Development
• Human Growth and Development
• Educational Psychology
• Child Psychology
• Methods:
  Age 6 Months to 6 Years
• Children's Literature
• Developmental Assessment of Young Children
• Measurement and Evaluation
• Nutrition
• Health and Safety
• Child Care Administration

General qualifications include:

• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
• Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies

Compensation: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

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The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators.

Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.

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