Location: Jacksonville, FL 32233
Seaside Charter Schools (SSC) embrace the whole child – Head, Heart, and Hands – through an education that integrates each child’s creative, intellectual, emotional, physical, and social domains. Seaside employs an interdisciplinary liberal arts program inspired by Waldorf principles where art, music, and movement are integrated with core academic instruction. Seaside was the first established (and now also the largest) public Waldorf institution in the Southeast USA.
- Perform instruction for assigned classes in the locations and at times designated (ability to teach other subjects in the morning allows this position to be full-time).
- Develop curriculum appropriate for grades one through three and six through eight, drawing on Waldorf music scores, folk music of various cultures and traditions, and classical repertoire from ancient to modern.
- Lead middle school band rehearsals once weekly (music selections for middle school band may branch out beyond traditional sources according to the interests and ability of the group).
- Prepare musical pieces for each class to perform in seasonal assemblies and for school promotion.
- Before the commencement of the school year, plan a program of study (with syllabus) designed to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students; prepare for classes assigned; be expected to show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity levels and interests. • Provide supervision to protect students from situations detrimental to learning or conditions that might be harmful to their physical and/or mental health and safety; take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assess student performance regularly and provide progress reports as required.
- Maintain accurate records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
- Monitor potential student learning disabilities on an ongoing basis; seek assistance from designated specialists as required.
- Assist SSC administration in the implementation of any policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
- Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner; encourage students to maintain established standards of classroom behavior. April 19, 2024
- Devote the necessary time for preparation, lesson plans, and grading papers outside of class instruction time.
- Provide reasonable availability to students and parents to discuss education-related matters outside the instructional day when required or requested.
- Effectively utilize teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) by providing them with purposeful assignments and supervising their activity; cooperate with department heads to evaluate the job performance of the teacher aide(s).
• May be required to cover additional classrooms; observe two or more main lesson classes per year. • Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Maintain teaching day schedule of 10:30 AM to 3:15 PM (unless full-time) and evening/weekend as scheduled.
- Attend parent conferences in November and as requested throughout the school year.
- Attend mid-August and End of Year meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in music education or a related field.
- Valid teaching certification/license in Music Education preferred.
- Experience teaching music in a school or similar educational setting.
- Proficiency in one or more musical instruments and vocal training.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate and engage students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
If you are enthusiastic about nurturing musical talent and contributing to a vibrant school community, please submit your resume and cover letter to our hiring team.
