Preschool Music Teacher

Landmark Preschool, Westport is looking for a part time music teacher to join our team. In this role you will create a flexible educational program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishing effective rapport with students, motivating students to develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for the enjoyment of music. You should balance this with understanding of rhythm, tone and other music-related skills, in accordance with each student’s ability to foster the learning and development of music. You will need to establish positive relationships with parents and other faculty and staff members.

Position Tasks, Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach students at an age-appropriate level consistent with development expectations and approved by Landmark Preschool
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and clearly communicate objectives to students and teachers
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction
• Prepare quarterly newsletters for families of students reviewing curriculum covered
• Prepare clear written lesson plans that can be reviewed by the Director and used by substitutes as needed
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
• Create a warm and inviting classroom environment and utilize the resources available
• Assist teachers with preparing and presenting student musical performances
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment with the students
• Manage the cleaning and storage of music equipment in coordination with others who use the shared space
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, reporting unsafe conditions to the supervisor promptly
• Assist in emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures and drills
• Confer with parents and administrators in order to resolve a student’s behavioral and/or academic problem
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required
• Observe and evaluate students’ academic progress and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports
• Communicate with parents, as needed, to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
• Participate in school events outside of the classroom such as faculty meetings and professional development days
  
  

Skills Required And Additional Requirements Of Position

• Demonstrate a variety of instruction strategies to teach the students the concepts and enjoyment of music
• Be comfortable with technology and be able to use computers, SmartBoard, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement lessons
• Possess an ability to collaborate with others in a positive and productive manner
• Bachelor’s degree in music or related field
• Teaching certification desired
• At least 2 years of classroom teaching experience
  
  

Additional Information

• Reports to the Preschool Director
• Ten-month academic year position
• Hours are approximately 12 hours per week
  
  

This is a part time position at $30-$40/hour based on experience

Interested candidates should send their resume to the Preschool Director, Siobhan Powers at spowers@landmarkpreschool.org

Ridgefield Academy/Landmark Preschool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.