Part Time Music and Motor Preschool Pe Teacher - Houston, United States - The Fay School

The Fay School

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Part time

Description

Part-Time Music and Motor Teacher

Position Summary:

The Music and Motor Teacher position is a non-benefits eligible part-time position for the school year, typically ten months from August to June.

This position reports to the Principal.

The Music and Motor Teacher cultivates an interactive learning atmosphere, encouraging children to thrive through play, music, and physical activity.

The teacher fosters strong connections with students, inspiring them to enhance their skills, attitudes, and understanding aligned with curriculum objectives.

Additionally, the teacher fosters positive partnerships with parents and colleagues at Fay.

Responsibilities include the following:

Teaching daily Music and Motor classes to all Primary I and II (3 and 4yearolds) sections
Maintaining daily lesson plans and updating curriculum maps to reflect current student learning and development
Creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate learning environment that fosters children's development through play, music, and movement, fostering physical fitness, strength, skill, agility, and sportsmanship among students as well as fostering a love for music and rhymes
Tailoring lessons to meet the diverse needs and abilities of individual students
Monitoring and assessing student progress, providing feedback, and adapting teaching strategies as needed
Completing a report card checklist of music and motor skills for each student three times per year
Building positive relationships with students, encouraging their participation and enthusiasm for learning
Collaborating with colleagues and parents to support student learning and development. Actively communicating with the Primary Lead Teachers about curriculum and student progress
Maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment
Keeping accurate records of attendance, lesson plans, and student assessments
Participating in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and knowledge
Adhering to school policies and procedures, including those related to safety and child welfare
Implementing curricula within the context of the school's overall program and strategic planning goals, integrating outdoor activities, experiential learning, and emotional intelligencebased leadership development
Collaborating with colleagues to organize schoolwide events like Fay Fun Days
Effectively utilizing Assistant Teachers when applicable.
Maintaining and expanding pedagogical knowledge through various resources, setting annual goals, and actively participating in department meetings and inservice days
Volunteering for service at one or more Fay community events annually
Being willing and able to use personal smartphones to utilize school apps for communication, collaboration, and fulfilling job responsibilities outlined in the Performance Profile

Competency Profile:

Celebrates diversity and proactively includes all racial, cultural, socioeconomic, religious, and gender groups
Exhibits selfawareness and selfmonitoring to identify and solve student, curricular, and school problems, while understanding the school's vision, mission, strategic plan, and policies. Communicates questions or concerns effectively with colleagues and supervisors
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
Embraces feedback and engages in a culture of continuous improvement
Displays attitudes and actions that contribute to a healthy and collegial teacher culture
Supports and actively promotes the organization, reflecting its core values positively, and addresses actions that don't align with those values

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge of Orff Methodology in Early Childhood Music Education preferred
Ability to work enthusiastically indoors and outdoors, regardless of weather conditions like rain, cold, or heat. Capable of navigating various surfaces, including grass, dirt, trails, decking, pavement, and concrete
Capability to sustain standing and walking, navigate stairs, kneel, lift, and carry up to 20 lbs. Able to monitor children and the immediate environment visibly and audibly, and give audible instructions that are understandable by English speakers even in loud environments
Commitment to ongoing learning, including participation in at least eight hours of summer professional development, such as conferences, books, or approved research topics by the Principal
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams