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2023 SUMMER PROGRAM: VIOLA INSTRUCTOR 4 900

Company name
Somerville School Department

Location
Somerville, MA, United States

Employment Type
Full-Time

Industry
Education, Bilingual, Entry Level

Posted on
May 12, 2023

Profile

Job Goals

Somerville Public Schools strives to create an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We welcome and value different perspectives and experiences in our staff, recognizing the powerful impact that a diverse workforce has on all students. We are committed to supporting educators through a strong induction and mentorship program, educator-driven professional development, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

As a district, we are also committed to supporting the whole child by promoting a trusting, mutually respectful and inspiring culture that values the individuality of our students and the professionalism of the field.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Viola/Violin Performance or Music Education

Excellent musicianship and artistry as a teacher/performer

Strong understanding of viola pedagogy

Strong commitment to the department’s philosophy of social change through music

Experience working with children from diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Self-motivated and willing to collaborate in a team-teaching environment

At least 2 years of prior teaching experience preferred

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities:

Develop and teach engaging group viola lessons that:

Establish routines and encourage development of strong fundamental skills

Incorporate a variety of strategies (movement, ear training, music reading) and activities (exercises, games, demonstration, listening, etc)

Maintain excellent classroom management

Adapt to the needs of students at various levels and with various learning styles

Encourage peer teaching

Collaborating closely with the Administration and faculty to achieve program-wide learning goals

Maintaining a positive and nurturing classroom environment

Setting and maintaining high standards for student behavior and music learning

Enforcing program rules and policies

Terms of Employment:

Seasonal/Yearly Employment

Location: East Somerville Community School

Rate: $40/per hour

Mandatory Orientation and Professional Development Day: July 22 via Zoom

Program Schedule:

5 days a week, Monday through Friday

Start Date:

July 24, 2023

End Date: August 4, 2023 (must participate with final concert on this date)

Hours: 8:30am - 12:30pm

Position Reports to:

Director & Assistant Director of Summer Music Camp

Disclosure:

Subject to funding availability and student enrollment; courses may be canceled due to lack of enrollment.

Position Type:

Summer

Positions Available:

1

Welcome to Somerville Public Schools!

Education - Inspiration - Excellence are the themes that characterize the instructional services, departments and programs of the Somerville Public Schools.

Our Mission: The Somerville Public Schools is dedicated to the realization of the full intellectual, physical, social, and emotional potential of all students. Our talented team of teachers and other professionals provides every student with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be successful throughout their lives. This is accomplished through the delivery of innovative instruction guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum and Somerville Curriculum Frameworks, and supported through partnerships with organizations such as Primary Source, and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach at Tufts University.

Job Requirements

No experience required

Contact Information

Central HR

8 Bonair St.

Somerville, Massachusetts 02145

Phone: 617-625-6600

Email: centralhr@k12.somerville.ma.us

Company info

Somerville School Department
Phone : 617-625-6600

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