Lower School Music Teacher - New York, United States - The Quad Preparatory School

Description

The Quad Preparatory School

Lower School Music Teacher

• Updated: May 2024_

Classification:
Exempt


Reports to:
Lower School Academic Director


Salary Range:
$50,000-75,000

At Quad Prep, we are on a mission —_ to transform the_ _lives of neurodiverse, twice-exceptional people by redefining the experience of school._ Through the collective, collaborative, and empathic work of our teachers and clinicians, we are empowering our students _to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world.

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As we enter our 12th year, we are excited to welcome fellow innovators and collaborative colleagues to our team to be a part of this inspiring and impactful mission.

At Quad Prep, a New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Accredited School, we are eager to create challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students, to seek diverse perspectives, and to work together to continuously refine and redefine best practices in neurodiverse education.

The Quad Preparatory School actively seeks to advance diversity through its programs and hiring.


Why work at Quad Prep?
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ACCREDITED SCHOOL:Quad Prep was recognized as an outstanding school when it received accreditation last year through NYSAIS


COMMUNITY:

We are committed to building a joyful and inclusive culture where everybody is celebrated for who they are


COLLEAGUES:

Our colleagues are inspiring, consummate innovators and are at their happiest collaborating to create personalized solutions for each student.
STUDENTS We guarantee that you will learn something eye-opening every single day from our students — and have a lot of joy and laughter along the way
DEEP PROFESSIONAL LEARNING:Quad Prep supports mission-driven educators and clinicians to grow their professional skills and influence in the neurodiversity educational space.

Close collaboration with colleagues, coaching from supportive leaders, and thoughtful, in-depth professional learning programs keep us growing.


GENEROUS AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITSHealth:

Medical, Dental, Vision
Student Loan repaymentRetirement Plan contribution
Group Life PlanDisability Insurance
Generous Parental LeaveWORK LIFE BALANCE
: In addition to a ten-month school year during which our staff are offered on average 33 days off (approximately 7 weeks) for scheduled holidays and school breaks, we provide generous preparation periods throughout each week, limiting the number of after work hours you will need to work — so that you can live the life you wish for — inside and outside of our school.

Additionally, our students are dismissed midday each Friday in order for you to meet with your team, plan, and prep.PROTECTED TIME
Staffing permitted,_ _we strive to provide coverage to allow you to learn from one another, participate in one of our special PD programs, conduct original research, develop special projects, and participate in our initiatives to create the culture YOU want to work in.EXTRAS
You can build a private practice** or tutor onsite during after school hours at low-cost reduced rates, available only to our Quad Prep staff.

Who We Are
- (If Quad Prep is for you, you'll read what's below and feel, "That's me")_

At Quad Prep, we are guided by values that we hold dear and we have developed an innovative set of practices to meet our mission


We are:

Groundbreaking:
We ignite our students' talents and are passionate about their futures


You are:

• Passionate about our work and our mission
• Creative and excited about reaching each and every learner in new ways
• Excited to help create new, evidencebased best practices in this rapidly evolving field
• Able to set high expectations of both students and yourself and discover ways to meet them

Collaborative:
We function with an exceedingly deep degree of collaboration


You:

• Communicate effectively with colleagues
• Seek to understand yourself and others in order to welcome new perspectives
• Are generous of spirit and willing to give and receive feedback and input freely
• Are kind, welcoming, and inclusive

Trustworthy:
We are steadfast and are accountable to our students and each other


You:

• Can be counted on to do what you say you will do
• Have a high level of ownership for personal and team results
• Can purposefully develop skills to find success in your work and our learning community
• Ask for support when you need it
• Project an unflappable, firm, and kind presence to our students

Constantly Learning and Growing:
We value continued growth and learning


You:

• Seek opportunities to learn and grow in your professional practice
• Support colleagues by sharing best practices and nurturing their learning
• Help the organization grow and improve by developing and sharing new ideas and approaches

Resourceful:
At Quad Prep, we dig deep to meet our mission


You:

• Are highly effective and dedicated
• Show initiative
• Display good judgment and sensibility
• Excellent at supp