Job Title: Violin/Viola and Orchestra Teacher - 2024/2025
Program: Lower School - Grades 3 -8
Reports to: Pedagogical Director
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Date: March 2024
General Statement of Duties:
As a member of the faculty at Shining Mountain Waldorf School, our music teachers are responsible for the music education of grades 3-8 students. Music is integral to the Waldorf curriculum, and our music teachers work to introduce choral, instrumental and general musical skills to younger students and to develop these skills throughout the lower school. SMWS students are required to take weekly private string instrument lessons throughout the school year and they are strongly encouraged to continue lessons during the summer. Our music teachers work collaboratively with the Lower School teachers and report to the Pedagogical Director.
Teaching Responsibilities (subject to amendment):
Choosing repertoire, planning lessons, and teaching classes of elementary and middle students.
Preparing students for performances at concerts, festivals and special events throughout the academic year.
Attending weekly meetings of the music department, lower school department meeting, and the all school - Plenum (optional).
Assisting class teachers with music pertinent to curriculum and class plays.
Attending evening parent meetings a few times per year to present aspects of the music program.
Meeting with parents at yearly parent conferences.
Writing student mid-year progress reports and end-of-year reports.
Monitoring students on recess duty.
Teaching Specifics:
Third Grade: 2 classes violin/viola per week
Fourth Grade: 2 classes violin/viola per week
Fifth Grade: 1 sectional violin/viola per week; 1 Orchestra per week
Middle School Orchestra Elective: 2 classes per week
Total teaching: 8 classes per week - 6 teaching hours per week
Prep period 1 class per week (40 minutes)
Required attendance at weekly lower school department meeting
Required attendance at weekly music department meeting
Teaching Skills:
Knowledge of orchestra pedagogy and repertoire.
Strong Orchestra leader (violin, viola, cello, bass).
Ability to inspire and motivate students
Exemplary classroom management and work with restorative practice
Ability to collaborate with music and other faculty on curriculum and performances.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Additional Responsibilities:
In accordance with the SMWS philosophy, the person filling this position may be required to carry out other duties necessary to the fulfillment of the school’s mission, strategies, and agreements.
Education and Qualifications:
Degree in music education or performance.
Teaching experience in classroom/group settings.
Willingness to learn about Waldorf education and incorporate Waldorf principles of child development into teaching.
Work Setting
General classroom outdoor environments
Occasional weekend and evening hours
Salary, Hours, and Benefits
Each music class is 40 minutes of instruction and 5 minutes for transition to the next class.
Hourly Teaching rate is $45.00 to $75.00 per hour
Hourly Meeting rate is $18.00 per hour
Hourly Parent/Teacher Conference and Report Writing is $30.00 per hour
This position will be a part time hourly position during the school year (August - June)
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform:
Sitting and standing for class presentations
Lift 25 pounds, bending, stretching
Mobility to move about the classroom and walking to buildings throughout our 12 acre campus
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Shining Mountain Waldorf School is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, familial status, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
If you wish to apply or seek further information, please send a statement of interest, resume and three references to [email protected].