Qualifications - Bachelor’s or graduate degree in music with a specialization in music education or graduate work in education/ music education
- Ability to incorporate movement into the curriculum preferred
- Ability to understand and implement a general music curriculum for Lower & Middle School students
- Develop and grow a comprehensive general music program for lower and middle school students
- 3-5 years teaching experience
- Credential, graduate degree, extensive graduate or other work in the field of Special Education or Learning Differences preferred
- Ability to individualize lessons to fit the students’ needs
- Technology savvy: familiarity with Google, Word, Excel, smart boards and relevant music technology.
- Collaborative, team player
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Displays strong organization and time-management skills
- Ability to identify and improve student results
- Desire to continue to develop professionally by learning new programs and methodologies
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit in on meetings and work on a computer for long periods of time; and is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Submit your cover letter and resume to: musicteacher@westmarkschool.org Westmark School 5461 Louise Avenue | Encino, CA 91316 Westmark School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and job performance. School policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions (including genetic characteristics or information), sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, and local laws. |
