Job openings:
Elementary Music & Movement Position Available for
September 2010 P.S. 366: Washington Heights Academy is seeking a music
and movement/dance teacher to work with grades pre-K through 5 in its brand new
building in Upper Manhattan. A vibrant visual arts/movement program has been a
hallmark of the school since its opening in 2007. P.S 366:WHA is entering its
fourth year and is expanding in size and program offerings as it moves into a
new, larger space. Interested candidates can learn more about the school by
visiting its website,
whacademy.org, and should contact the principal, Ms. Crystal Felix-Clarke (CFelix7@schools.nyc.gove)
about September openings as soon as possible.
The United Nations International School in Manhattan is seeking a one-year replacement teacher to teach third and fourth grade for the 2010-2100 academic year. Position includes fourth grade chorus, and the potential to work with middle school and adult woman's chorus depending on experience. Kodaly certification preferred. Interested candidates please send a letter of interest and resume to kall@earthlink.net.
Part Time Early
Childhood Music Specialist needed to teach group music classes in
daycare/preschool settings in Jersey City starting in September
(approximately 7 to 9 hours a week). Age range is 1 to 5 year olds. Looking
for someone who is trained in Dalcroze or other early childhood music programs,
who has a good understanding of how to structure group classes for this young
age, and who possesses a singing style and classroom manner that is appropriate,
appealing and engaging to young children. Knowledge of quality song material is
essential; especially, American and multicultural folk songs and classical
repertoire. Basic knowledge of guitar or other accompanying instruments is a
plus. Please email letter and resume to erasmiav@gmail.com.
The Kennett Symphony
Children's Chorus (KSCC) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an
immediate opening for director/conductor of the CHORUS (singers with
unchanged voices in grades 5/6-8) beginning in fall 2010. The KSCC rehearses and
performs in-residence at West Chester University, and performs under the
Artistic Directorship of Dr. Kristen Albert. The KSCC celebrated its 20th
Anniversary concert in May, 2010, and is an educational outreach of the Kennett
Symphony of Chester County (http://www.kennettsymphony.org/childrenschorus).
The successful candidate will be involved in planning and directing choral
activities for the CHORUS from mid-August (annual camp and performance) through
mid-May as specified in the attached job description . Rehearsals are held
Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 PM in the Swope Music Building at West Chester
University. Directors meetings are held Tuesday evenings following rehearsals.
The position of director of the CHORUS fills one of four directorships within
the KSCC organization, which include the Tyros, Ensemble, Chorus, and Youth
Chorale. In addition to repertoire development for individual ensembles,
directors work as a team to coordinate the teaching and performance of
repertoire for combined ensembles, and for the Kennett Symphony Children's
Chorus at large. The successful candidate must be able to work collaboratively
and in support of the development of group repertoire and coordination of KSCC
collaborations among ensembles.
Required:
* Ability to lead, motivate, retain, and recruit singers at
the middle level
* Ability to develop music literacy skills leading to
fluency in melodic and rhythmic reading (using solfeggio and rhythmic counting
systems.)
* Ability to consistently teach repertoire using rehearsal
techniques that developmentally teach literacy and develop musicianship.
Rehearsals are expected to be active and
engage singers visually, aurally, and kinesthetically.
* Knowledge of, experience with, and ability to choose
developmentally appropriate repertoire that is musically diverse, of exceptional
quality, and well-suited for the middle level treble chorus.
* Ability to recognize and work with the nuances of
the boys' changing voice within the context of a treble chorus
* Well-developed conducting skills
* Kodaly musicianship, methodology, and choral training at
the undergraduate level (minimum) or equivalent
* Evidence of "No Record" of PA State Police, and PA
ChildLine clearances
Preferred:
* Kodaly training at the graduate level
* Keen interest and commitment to continuing education in Kodaly
methodology/musicianship/conducting.
Annual stipend is $4000-$4500, and will be negotiated depending upon
experience, skills, and education. The contract for the CHORUS of the KSCC, is
renewable on a yearly basis. Contract renewal is dependent upon satisfactory
annual performance review, including performance outcomes, rehearsal techniques,
literacy development, and professional dispositions.
The application package must include:
1. Cover letter of interest that highlights exceptional skills and abilities
2. Resume
3. Supporting documents of candidate's choice (such as documented observation
reports, video samples of rehearsals, letters of observation, etc.) that
demonstrate success
working with children's voices in a choral setting, preferably with children at
the middle level.
4. Two current letters of recommendation
5. Transcript(s) that provide evidence of successful completion of courses
applicable to the duties and expectations of this position (conducting, Kodaly
methodology, vocal/choral pedagogy, vocal/choral repertoire, etc.) Please
highlight applicable courses directly on the transcript.
6. Clearances (PA State Police and Child Abuse)
Candidates selected through application review will be invited to interview.
Candidates who successfully pass the interview process will be invited to
audition with a group selected from the KSCC.
Application packages will be accepted through July 27. Electronic submissions
must be sent under one cover to
kalbert1@comcast.net as either .doc, .docx, or
.pdf files.
Paper applications must be postmarked no later than July 24 and mailed to:
Dr. Kristen A. Albert
Artistic Director, Kennett Symphony Children's Chorus
876 Skyline Drive
Gap, PA 17527
The Kennett Symphony Children's Chorus is an educational outreach of the Kennett
Symphony of Chester County
http://www.kennettsymphony.org/
Georgia A. Newlin, DMA
Adelphi University
Music Department - PAC 209
1 South Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530 516/877-4119
phone 516/877-4286 fax
"The cheese stands alone." - folk wisdom
Music Skills Teaching Position The Music Conservatory of Westchester, a large and acclaimed community music school in White Plains, New York, seeks a Dalcroze-trained musicianship and theory teacher for a block of Thursday afternoon Music Skills and Music Theory classes. The five class block includes three Music Skills classes - for ages 3-4, ages 5-6, and ages 7-8 - plus a section each of Theory I and Theory II. Candidates must have Dalcroze training but certification is not required. The Conservatory’s Music Skills classes tend to be exuberantly active and are open to all skill and ability levels. The curriculum follows a set progression of folk song, classical music repertory, and quick reaction games to teach concepts, and teachers are left within that framework to improvise and adapt. Additional feedback and training will be provided by the program coordinator. Candidates should have experience with both young children and with teaching rudiments of music theory. The building is quick commute from Grand Central via Metro North, or by car, and has onsite parking. Interested candidates should send a resume by email to Jean Newton, Dean of Students and Faculty: jean@musiced.org.
Early Childhood
Music & Movement Teacher (Beginners & Kindergarten)
New Canaan
Country School is looking for a full-time music and movement teacher to work
with students in the Early Childhood division (ages 3-6). Responsibilities
include teaching students about melody, rhythm, form and patterns. This teacher
should be experienced working with younger children and familiar with early
childhood development. This teacher will be expected to provide ample
opportunities for students to sing, chant, dance and move to music in creative
ways. Other responsibilities include organizing musical events and assemblies
for the division and communicating information about the music program using
current technologies. A background in music education is required; Orff and
Kodaly experience preferred. If interested, please send resume and cover letter
to Betsy McKenna, Head of Early Childhood.
bmckenna@countryschool.net
Finger Power Music (www.fingerpowermusic.com),
a growing music school in Edgewater, NJ, is looking for a part time music
teacher ASAP. We are looking for a music teacher who is experienced and capable
of teaching a group class with 4 babies and their caregivers (9 mo. to 13 mo.)
and private piano lessons for children and adults. You must be available on
Saturdays as for now and we will add more days depending on your schedule. We
prefer someone who has a car for flexibility. If you are interested, please
email Rebecca at
beckim775@yahoo.com.
The Ethical Community Charter School (TECCS) in Jersey City (walking distance to the Journal Square Path train station) has a Part Time Music Teaching Position available. . TECCS is a new charter school that opened its doors in September 2009 with 3 classes of Kindergarten and 3 classes of First Grade, 20 students per class. In 2010 2011, the school will have 3 classes of Second Grade, 3 classes of First Grade, and 2 classes of Kindergarten. A new grade will be added each year, until the school reaches its goal of becoming a K to Gr. 8 school. The position will grow each year as the grades are added. The school’s leaders are thoughtful, visionary, open, and very well organized, and the community is a highly diverse and caring community of families, that reflects the rich diversity of Jersey City. We are looking for candidates who have at least some Kodaly and/or Orff training. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary teacher to plant seeds and mold a quality program from the ground up.
Applications should be sent to Erasmia at erasmiav@gmail.com. (I am a music teaching colleague with Kodaly and Orff training, AND I am a parent founder of the school, and will be assisting in the selection process of a music teacher.) Applications should also be sent to Principal Marta Bergamini at marta.bergamini@teccsjc.org. More information about the school may be found online at www.teccs-jc.org.
The Green Vale School seeks an
experienced, enthusiastic classroom music teacher for grades 1-3. Additionally,
this position has responsibilities for choral instruction for grade 3-9 (Grade 3
chorus, Grades 4/5 chorus, Grades 6-9 chorus). Strong piano skills are
essential, guitar skills are helpful, and knowledge of Orff-Schulwerk pedagogy
is required.
Send letter, résumé and
references to: Linda Gardiner, The Green Vale School, 250 Valentine's Lane, Old
Brookville, NY 11050 or by email to
lgardiner@greenvaleschool.org.
2010-11 Teaching Opportunites: Orchard Valley
Waldorf School is seeking applicants for the position of Music teacher for
grades three through eight. This part-time position involves teaching 11
classes/week and participating in the non-teaching work as a member of the OVWS
faculty. We invite experienced teachers to apply.
The Orchard Valley Waldorf School is the fruit of a unified
effort to provide Waldorf Education in Central Vermont. We have been blessed by
the hard work and generosity of many individuals within and beyond the school
community. We have a permanent home set on 55 acres of beautiful, rolling
hills, river valley lands, brooks and apple orchards. The eastern view is awe
inspiring and a constant source of wonder as we come together each day.
The Board of Trustees, College, faculty, parent council and
administration are committed to sharing in the creative process of growing this school. Weekly
faculty/staff meeting consists of sharing classroom experiences, building
collegial support, study and artistic work. We are supportive of each other and
enjoy conversation about our lives and how we can help each other grow as
teachers. Both peer mentoring and outside evaluation processes are in
place. Our early education programs include two kindergartens, one nursery and
a parent-child Morning Garden. We offer handwork, French, movement, music,
blocks of eurythmy and Earth crafts as special subject for students in the
grades. The first grade has an afternoon teacher two days weekly.
The school is located eight miles northeast of Montpelier in
Central Vermont. Montpelier, the capitol city of Vermont, and the surrounding
towns and communities, offer an eclectic mix of cultural, social and community
events. Outdoor recreational activities are abundant. The area offers a
wonderful environment to raise a family and simplify one’s life.
We seek teachers with Waldorf training or equivalent
experience. The ability to work harmoniously through openness and a commitment
to building inner strength, through the living practice of anthroposophy are
qualities we seek in our growing faculty.
Send a letter of interest, resume and three references (name,
relationship, phone and address) and a statement describing your relationship to
anthroposophy by February 15, 2010 to: Orchard Valley Waldorf School Hiring
Committee, 2290 Route 14 North, East Montpelier, VT, 05651 or to deb.reed@ovws.org
Modern Orthodox Jewish
School in Riverdale seeks part time pre-school music teacher, ages 3-4-5.
Must have some knowledge of Kodaly or Orff or Dalcroze or Gordon philosophies in
music education.
Hours are flexible.
Please contact Naomi Cohen
cohenn@saracademy.org
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Stevens Cooperative School, a private, progressive, 2s-8 school in Hoboken and Jersey City, is seeking a part-time creative movement teacher for September 2010. Candidates should have a background in movement and an interest in music and movement curriculums. The candidate will work as part of a team to develop classes for early childhood and/or elementary grades. Interested candidates should send their resume to: Zoe Hauser, Head of School at zoe@stevenscoop.org |
THE BREARLEY SCHOOL - Independent, college-preparatory
day school for 690 girls, K-12, seeks for September 2010:
Teacher of Recorder: Part-time sabbatical leave replacement; 3 years
experience teaching alto recorder to Middle School students of various levels.
Send letter, résumé and references to: Ms. Jody Krause, The Brearley School,
610 East 83rd Street, New York, NY 10028 No calls, please.
VOICE Charter School will have an opening for a full-time music teacher in the 2010-2011 school year. To join the music department there, applicants must be NY State certified. VOICE will have K-3 students this coming school year and will add a kindergarten class every year until we are K-8. Please see their web-site at voicecharterschool.org to apply and for more information about the school.
Village Community School, a private, progressive, K-8 school in Manhattan, is seeking a part-time music teacher. Candidates should have a background in general music with an instrumental emphasis, and a love of Middle School students. The candidate will work as part of a team to develop classes and instrumental ensembles for grades 6-8, and to connect these to a well-developed Lower School program. Interested candidates should send their resume to: Jessica Romero, Upper School Director at jromero@vcs-nyc.org.
The British International School of New York
is seeking private music instructors for piano and voice lessons. Applicants
must have: a) Masters degree in the instrument taught b) extensive teaching
experience with young children ages 5 and up c) availability to teach between 10
am-3 pm. Please send resume to Inge Bader, Head of Music Department, The
British International School of New York, 20 Waterside Plaza, New York, NY
10010. No emails or phone calls please.
Manhattan Country School
seeks a 3rd grade
-8th grade choral director
who will work 2 partial or full days/week, assisted by an accompanist.
Music and choral singing
are an important part of assemblies. The choral director may also teach music
electives such as choral or instrumental music ensembles, music
theory, introduction to opera, jazz, musical theater, or African drumming. These
electives are offered to 6th to 8th grades. Candidates should show leadership in
developing instrumental and multicultural components of program.
Requirements: degree in Music or Music Ed; prior experience
in choral conducting, working with 8-14 year olds; familiarity with
multicultural choral repertoire and civil rights songs; demonstrated initiative
in developing music programs that involve collaborations among faculty and
families. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: lwaters@manhattancountryschool.org
Immediate full time opening in Brooklyn for 8th Grade (choral) music. Job
includes co-teaching in NYC field studies as well.
Creative new school. Contact: Peter Litman
peterlitman@yahoo.com
The Bronxville School is searching for an elementary music specialist
for a long-term substitute position (present through June 2010.) The
position (probationary, tenured track) will be advertised for the 2010-11
academic year. The Bronxville School is a nationally recognized Blue
Ribbon school district (1400 students K-12) located 15 miles north of NYC.
We are seeking an outstanding vocal music educator well-trained in Kodaly
and/or Orff methodologies to teach general vocal music to grades K-5.
Salaries are highly competitive. Please send cover letter, resume and copy
of certification to: Pamela Simpson, Performing Arts Department Leader,
Bronxville School, 177 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 (simpsonp@bronxville.k12.ny.us).
Thurnauer School of
Music: Substitute teacher needed for occasional Sundays. There
are 5 classes - 3 Dalcroze classes and 2 classes of Piano Partners where
Dalcroze activities and introductory piano study occur. Please e-mail Leslie
Purcell Upchurch at
upchurch_leslie@yahoo.com if interested or for further information or call
802-558-6469 - cell, if you prefer to call.
Music teacher/musician
Six week summer day camp on the 18 acre Fieldston School campus in the
Riverdale section of the Bronx, NY is in need of a music counselor.
Preferably able to play guitar and sing. Responsible for teaching camp songs in
a folk song genre (Michael Row The Boat A Shore), rhythm, percussion. In
addition organize and lead the daily end of day sing for the whole camp.
Dates: June 29-August 6. For more information call David Smelin-718-329-7352 or
email:
dsmelin@ecfs.org
Preschool Music/Movement teacher needed.
Beginning from September 2010 (or summer). The school is for kids 2-4 years old.
There are about 16 classes in school and each class has music for 30 minutes
each week. Working 3 days per week with approximately 3 and 1/2 hours each day.
The school is located near NYU. The teachers and administration are very
supportive and helpful. Please send resumes to Marisa Goldsmith at
marisag@childrensaidsociety.org
Little Red Schoolhouse
Job Announcement – beginning September 1, 2010 EARLY
CHILDHOOD MUSIC TEACHER, PART-TIME
Overview of Position LREI seeks a part-time Early Childhood Music
Teacher. The music teacher is responsible for his/her students and curriculum as
well as collaborating with other music teachers. The music teacher teaches one
class of Fours, one combination class of Fours and K’s, and two Kindergarten
classes, each twice a week. In the early childhood music program, students
should experience singing songs, age-appropriate movement and dance, basic music
concepts, and playing Orff and various percussion instruments. The music
teacher directs four parent assemblies a year and collaborates with other music
teachers to produce five all-school thematic assemblies throughout the school
year.
Qualifications Sought We seek a talented, creative music teacher who can inspire students through exploration, discovery and integration with our social studies based curriculum. Because singing is central to our program, knowledge of early childhood American and multi-cultural songs and singing games is essential. Candidate’s pedagogy should be student-centered. Piano and/or guitar skills are essential. Familiarity with Kodaly, Orff, and Dalcroze methods is very helpful. The ability to work collaboratively and excellent communication skills are essential. A Master’s degree in music and/or music education and successful experience as a music classroom teacher are preferred. Successful LREI teachers are life long learners who are reflective about their practice.
Overview of School Founded in 1921 by Elisabeth Irwin (a contemporary and colleague of John Dewey, Caroline Pratt, and Lucy Sprague Mitchell), The Little Red School House, has been at the vanguard of pedagogical innovation since its founding. LREI’s goal is to educate students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners and to pursue academic excellence and individual achievement, in a context of respect for others and service to the community. We believe that learning should be active and experiential, with the school providing abundant opportunities for students to excel. We accept students with a range of abilities and talents who can take full advantage of a rich and demanding academic program in which each student is both challenged and supported. We seek to create within the school a community built on understanding and respecting others. Thus, our student body traditionally reflects the racial and cultural diversity of our city, and our curriculum is built on inter-disciplinary studies to promote understanding of many cultures. While individual achievement is encouraged and rewarded, our program underscores the value of shared goals, friendship and cooperation in mastering difficult tasks. The progressive ideals that in 1921 gave life and inspiration to the school — academic excellence and creativity, active learning and innovative teaching, respect for the individual and responsibility to the community-continue to guide the school today. LREI is located in vibrant Greenwich Village and classes venture forth often to use the neighborhood and the city to provide rich learning experiences.
Interested candidates should address a cover letter, updated resume and references to Namita Tolia, Lower School Principal. Mail to: LREI, 272 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10014, or
Email to: jobs@lrei.og
For further information about LREI’s history, mission and program, please visit and read our website at www.lrei.org. LREI actively seeks to forward diversity through its programs and hiring.
Looking
for a band teacher to teach and direct saxophone and clarinet group lessons to
students grade 4-6. British curriculum, 3 classes a week, plus some duties
(lunch and play). Will start last week of January. Interested candidates should
send resume to:
Inge Bader
Head of Music Department
The British International School of New York
20 Waterside Plaza
New York, NY 10010
Information about Education Through Music (ETM), as well as all of the current job postings, can be
found at
http://www.etmonline.org/work_with_us/etm_teaching_artists At that link you
will also find more information about the music tech position. (Note that we are
not looking for band teachers at this time)