Grammar School Music Teacher

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School•New York, NY

1d•$71,000 - $118,500

About The Position

Grammar School Music Teacher (Vocal/General) 26-27 School Year Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School is seeking a full-time grammar school music teacher to teach a combination of general music classes and grammar school chorus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in music education (masters preferred)
Have at least three years of experience teaching music in a classroom setting
Certification in at least one prominent music education pedagogical system/philosophy (e.g. Kodaly, Orff, MLT, Dalcroze, etc.)
Piano proficiency
Knowledge and understanding of voice pedagogy
Strong personal musicianship skills
Demonstrates the ability to develop and adapt pedagogy, curriculum, and assessments for students with a range of skill levels and learning styles
Dynamic, creative, and growth-oriented
Have excellent collaboration and communication skills

Nice To Haves

masters preferred

Responsibilities

Teaching the Grammar School General Music curriculum as assigned to students in Grades PK-5
Conducting the Grammar School Chorus classes
Participate in the planning and facilitation of concerts, music festivals, and in-school performances
Participating in faculty meetings, grade-level meetings and department meetings with music department colleagues
Music Director of the annual grammar school musical

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans with a free medical coverage option for employee only coverage
Free vision coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, Parking & Transit
8% Annual Employer Contribution to retirement after one year of full time service
Basic Life Insurance
Enhanced Short Term Disability Coverage
Long Term Disability Coverage
Low cost additional benefits including voluntary life insurance, critical illness coverage and pet insurance
Additional Aflac policies
Free breakfast & lunch when school is in session
Discounted parking
Generous holiday schedule, sick and personal time