TX: Primary Music Teacher - BASIS Cedar Park [24-25 SY]

Company: Basis Ed
Location: Cedar Park
Posted on: May 9, 2024

Job Description:

BASIS Cedar Park is seeking a Primary Music Teacher to join our bright, passionate team for the 2024-2025 School Year!We Are Nationally RankedBASIS Curriculum Schools have been consistently ranked among the best schools in the United States. It is a reflection of the quality of the BASIS Curriculum, dedication of our expert educators, and hard work of incredible students. Our schools offer students an education that prepares them according to the highest, most rigorous international standards.Our teachers are part of one of the nations most collaborative and professional learning communities. All of our schools use the acclaimed BASIS Charter School Curriculum. At the same time, our teachers are given the autonomy and academic freedom to teach in the manner that suits them. They choose how best to create dynamic lessons that foster student enthusiasm for new ideas and high-level learning. They help guide students to reach their greatest potential while preparing them for the demands of higher education, a rewarding career, and global citizenship. BASIS Charter School teachers spend their time teaching engaged students and teaming up with fellow educators - creating an intellectual, inspiring, supportive, and collegial school community.Position SummarySubject Expert Teachers (SETs) are able to focus their teaching on a specific subject rather than preparing lessons for several subjects every day. They work collaboratively with the Learning Expert Teachers (LETs) to cultivate a joyful learning culture where hard work is celebrated and where intellectual pursuits result in extraordinary student outcomes. As a Subject Expert Teacher, your primary responsibility is to develop engaging, content-rich subject specific lesson plans aligned with BASIS curriculum standards.MUSIC-PRIMARY COURSE DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to provide essential experiences in the five conceptual areas of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will learn each elemental area through a wide range of musical processes: moving, speaking/singing, listening, playing, reading/notating, and creating/improvising. Students will be given the opportunity throughout the school year to present material and concepts they have learned in class. The goals of our elementary music education program are to develop good musicianship, provide each child with a solid foundation for further music study and appreciation, and ultimately to enrich the lives of children aesthetically, socially, academically, and personally.Essential Functions:Preparing and facilitating subject and grade specific lesson plansProviding subject instruction on a higher level than grade-standard in an interactive learning environment to achieve exceptional results for all studentsImplementing the BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students' education is internationally competitiveManaging student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect, individuality, and respect in all studentsParticipating in extracurricular programs, such as clubs and sportsSubstituting/ duty coverage as neededOccasionally represent BASIS Ed Texas at designated school wide community events outside of typical school hoursSupervising individual students and/or groups of studentsOther duties as assignedReasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Position Qualifications:Eligible for hire in Texas Public SchoolsHas deep knowledge of subject taughtAbility to differentiate instructionAbility to create positive classroom community and build relationships with studentsAble to engage students in rigorous content and well-planned, well-paced lessonsHas excitement, joy and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learningOpen to feedback and continuous growthHas a strong work ethic and do whatever it takes mind setRequired Education: Bachelors degree in Music or related subject from an accredited college or university. Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Public Safety (DPS) clearance.Computer Skills: Microsoft Office SuitePreferred Education: Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Music or related subject.Preferred Experience: 2+ years teaching/education experienceComputer Skills: Microsoft Office SuiteAdditional Job Information:Benefits and Salary: Starting Teacher Salary is $41,000 and is negotiable dependent on education and experience. BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package.Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS non-discrimination policies: Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC., 7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, (480) 289-2088.*As used in this policy, the term 'BASIS' refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public School, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.by Jobble

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