Middle School/Upper School Band Director at University School of Milwaukee Corporation
Fox Point, Wisconsin, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Band instruction, Music education, Curriculum development, Differentiated instruction, Formative assessment, Summative assessment, Student engagement, Professional development, Collaboration, Interpersonal skills, Pedagogical knowledge, Classroom management

Industry

Description
General Summary:  Teach Band to students in USM’s Middle and Upper School. Support USM’s mission to cultivate learners, leaders, and citizens through its academic and co-curricular programming. Model a passion for Band and love for learning, and help students meet their intellectual and social-emotional potential. Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen the Band curriculum, to develop the craft of teaching, and to enhance the Middle and Upper school Community and USM community as a whole. Embody the values of USM’s Common Trust: respect, trust, honesty, fairness, and kindness. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Teach five sections of music. * Plan and implement engaging and differentiated class lessons. * Craft formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning. * Provide meaningful, growth-oriented feedback to students. * Inspire an appreciation for Band and music in students. * Engage in regular professional development opportunities, in and outside of USM, to grow as a teacher. * Collaborate with colleagues to develop and enhance the Middle and Upper School band program. * Joyfully contribute to an inclusive school culture in which students are engaged, known, and valued. * Attend meetings and complete other duties as assigned in order to support the functioning of the Middle School and Upper School.  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Strong content knowledge and enthusiasm for Band.  * Deep respect and appreciation for Middle and Upper school students.  * Strong pedagogical knowledge and a desire to continually grow. * Strong interpersonal skills and an eagerness to collaborate with others. Education and Experience: * Bachelor’s degree in music or related area.  * Teaching experience, preferably at the Middle school and/or Upper school level.
Responsibilities
The Band Director will teach five sections of music while planning engaging, differentiated lessons and assessments for Middle and Upper School students. They will also collaborate with colleagues to enhance the band program and contribute to an inclusive school culture.
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