Music Teacher Classical Strings / Grades 3 - 5

*Faculty Chair and Pedagogical Director positions and the Music teacher’s role with these positions will be clarified.
**Constellation follows the District’s Calendar. There are 2 weeks onboarding prior to start of school.

JOB SUMMARY
Constellation Charter School is an initiative member of the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education (APWE). This is a “specials” class position in an innovative charter school, with the responsibility for establishing music as a vital living experience in the life of each child. Classical Strings are the preferred instruments. In this role the Music teacher strives for the success of individual students and the class as a whole. The Music teacher also works collaboratively within the faculty, with school leadership, and with the parents, to ensure a learning climate that is nurturing, respectful, and safe for all students. Working out of the Core Principles as articulated by APWE, the Music teacher understands child and human development and demonstrates this understanding in the context of Constellation’s curriculum. The Music teacher instructs students creatively and effectively using the desired methods, and performs appropriate adjustments to inform necessary changes, ensuring the best outcomes for all students, within the context of the curriculum. The Music teacher works under the statutes governing Florida charter schools as well as the guidance set forth by Constellation’s Board and the Principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
School and Classroom Culture:
- Work out of an understanding of the specified perspective on child and human development in all aspects of work with the students, and especially through the proscribed curriculum.
- Develop a climate of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support and inquiry in the classroom, the school, and community. Listen and interact effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and community members, respecting diverse perspectives. Demonstrate respect for students, colleagues, administrators, and parents.
- Create opportunities to educate parents in what the students do in the classroom and more importantly why they do it from the perspective of child and human development.
- Model and reinforce self-discipline and responsibility, while engaged in self-study and self-improvement.
- Promote both independent and collaborative work ethic.
- Provide professional leadership to establish an environment conducive to learning and welcoming of student diversity. Work effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students’ well-being and in so doing, student’s learning.
- Involve students in the development of a mission and goals that support the school’s goals and guide classroom decisions.
- Establish and maintain a safe and secure classroom environment. Manage student misconduct promptly and appropriately according to Constellation’s guidelines; resolve conflict and crises appropriately and effectively.
- Openness to outdoor teaching when beneficial to the content and to the students’ wellbeing.
- Use nature as an attribute in teaching and learning. This is an important aspect of the curriculum. Guidance will be provided on how to achieve this.
- Provide opportunities for students to demonstrate appropriate progress toward graduation expectations: knowledgeable, lifelong learner; responsible individual; effective communicator; problem solver; collaborative team worker, and self-directed learner.
- Use quantitative and qualitative data for continual improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Music Instructional:
- Deliver an approved music curriculum, appropriate to the pedagogy of Constellation and to the age and ability of the students. Deliver a sequential curriculum based on a written program.
-Guide the students to enjoy and appreciate music in their daily life, including through exposure to professional performances and field trips and through participation during school celebrations and festivals.
- Familiarity with Constellation’s curriculum; collaborate with the Class teacher and school leadership, linking program content to the music lesson - an integrated curriculum approach.
- Develop lesson plans and submit ahead of time. Keep records of sessions, including formative and summative assessments of students and their progress in music.
- Organize a Winter and a Spring concert, in collaboration with Class teachers and school leadership.
- Keep Class teachers informed of students’ progress and concerns.
- Provide written updates, including a mid and end of year report to parents.
-Responsibility for the well-being of the students in the music class, using management strategies appropriate to the age and ability of the students.
- Positively motivate the students to work to the best of their unique ability, providing opportunities for positive learning outcomes.
- Encourage the students to develop their own creativity by providing opportunities in each experience area.
- Recommend the purchase of music supplies and equipment, within the specified budget. Make recommendations for future purchases to inform budget updates.
- Help source and provide quality music supplies and equipment.
- Manage and maintain the music resources.
- Participate in Professional Development activities relating to performing job responsibilities.
- Perform other related duties as required that may not be listed in this job description.