Music Teacher Part Time - Denver - ESCUELA DE GUADALUPE

Description

Escuela de Guadalupe

660 Julian St.
Denver, CO 80204

Music Teacher (Either language)

Position dates:
August-June


Position type:
Part Time


Status:
Non-exempt


Reports to:
Mariella Robledo


Contact:
Who We Are

Escuela de Guadalupe is an innovative Catholic, dual-language PK-8 school in Denver, CO. It has been recognized locally and nationally for its academic excellence and for being financially accessible to all families.

Mission Statement

We provide an academically excellent, Catholic education in English and Spanish to cultivate the next generation of community leaders.

Job Description

Working at Escuela de Guadalupe includes many different responsibilities to make a small, non-tuition driven school run effectively. As a close-knit community, we all pitch in to make this a great place to work and learn. Therefore, this description is not intended to be all- inclusive.

Specific areas of responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

Organize and prepare the songs for each part of the mass in Spanish and English, as well as communicate with the Priest about the song selections.

This includes playing an instrument at mass, such as the piano or guitar.

Prepare the students of the grade who will be in the choir with the songs for the weekly mass alternating in Spanish and English in each month.

Prepare and guide the songs with the students for special masses or special Catholic events not limited to the Prayer Service, Human Rosary, Las Posadas, and La Virgen de Guadalupe, Ash Wednesday, Stations of the Cross.

Fully implement the components of dual-language instruction across all music areas (Teaching will be in Either language)
Define enduring concepts, knowledge, and measurable outcomes for each each unit that are shared in a syllabus with families and students at the beginning of the unit and evaluated at the end of the unit
Use instructional strategies that identify student learning objectives for each lesson and actively incorporate learning strategy, modeling, and instruction in every lesson
Respect classroom-specific language model
Carefully plan and deliver lessons that incorporate diverse perspectives of music and music history from around the world.
Actively support the evaluation plan across for Music, including formative and summative evaluation to assure maximum student progress.
Collaborate and plan with teammate, teaching assistant, fellow teachers, principal, assistant principal
Create a classroom environment of intellectual rigor and accountability .
Carefully plan units and daily instruction to maximize instructional time during the day

Create a positive classroom environment built on intellectual rigor, accountability, success and high expectations for student achievement, risk-taking, goal-setting, actions and responsibility.

Model a respect for cultural and linguistic diversity
Maintain close communication with families

Support the cultural, spiritual and academic goals of the school by modeling compassion, love and care for the children at all times.

Have the patience and positive attitude to be sure that every student has an academically rich experience and fully develops their cognitive and language abilities.

Contribute to an environment of enthusiasm and dedication.
Truly believe that every child, without exception, can excel.

Expectations

Carry out the mission and goals of the school
Build positive compassionate professional relationships and communication with other employees, students, and families in the school
Support the events that build community
Actively participate in ongoing dialogue about liberating education that works to change the status quo of the larger community
Incorporate themes of social justice within the classroom instruction and how groups of people working together can create positive social change
Empower students with a strong knowledge base and language skills to debate and challenge social injustices and current events
Uses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Approaches responsibilities and challenges with a creative and energetic attitude
Possesses strong moral values and internal discipline


Duties:
supervision and attendance

Morning and Afternoon Supervision
Lunch and Recess Supervision
Snack Supervision
Attend all Professional Development days on the school calendar (as required)
Participate and collaborate in school events which may occur outside of school hours (as required)
Willing and able to carry out all duties of this position
Willing and able to substitute in classes or supervision in the event of faculty/staff absence.

Embrace Dual Language model

Model language acquisition, language nuances, vocabulary usage, and grammatical fluency for students.
Value the integrity of both Spanish and English as tools for reasoning, problem-solving, communication and intellect.
Model a respect for cultural and linguistic diversity
Respect that all employees, students and families are at different levels of language learning

Respect Catholic Religion

Respect the Catholic faith and the religious practices that happen daily and weekly
Prepare the students for assigned dates of masses

Compensation

Financial and Benefits

Competitive pay scale compensation commensurate with experience.
Professional development including staff development, conferences, specialized training and education

Work Environment and Community

Small staff and tight knit community
Direct contact with supervisors and families regularly
Community that respects both English and Spanish and the different levels of proficiency each employee, family member, or student may have
Opportunity for adults to enhance our own second language skills within a dual language environment
Environment in which one can live and continue to enhance their faith
Small class size and low student to teacher ratio

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Skills and Qualifications


Required Qualifications:
Teaching experience and a degree in Music Education or similar field
Experience leading, working with, or teaching a group of children
Excellent language skills in the specific component in which he/she will be teaching Either language
Authentic support of culturally rich and linguistically diverse learning communities.
Open to working in a Catholic Environment and respecting the Catholic faith

Willingness to learn new curriculums, technology systems, and software and the motivation to implement this learning to make a difference in the classroom.

Working knowledge of bilingual and dual-language programs.
Proven ability to work in a team environment, develop effective interpersonal relationships, communicate patiently and effectively with coworkers and families
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, manage time and meet deadlines.
Successful completion of CBI and FBI background check.
Maintain the required hours of the work day, as well as the class schedule


Preferred Qualifications:
3 years+ teaching experience in subject or related field

Excellent language skills are critical and a willingness to provide verbal interaction with students both in and out of class.

Bilingual reading, writing and speaking skills are preferred.
Genuine love and enthusiasm for learning, reading and writing
Effective in managing and supervising students
Organized, flexible and reliable

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