Music and Motion Teacher at The Fay School – Houston, Texas

Performance Profile

Music and Motion Teacher

Position Summary:

The Music and Motion Teacher position is a full-time, benefits-eligible position for the school year, typically ten months from August to June. This position reports to the Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning. The Music and Motion Teacher cultivates an interactive learning atmosphere, encouraging children to thrive through play, music, and movement. The teacher fosters strong connections with students, inspiring them to enhance their skills, attitudes, and understanding aligned with curriculum objectives. Additionally, the teacher fosters positive partnerships with parents and colleagues at Fay.

Responsibilities include the following:

Teaching daily Music and Motionclasses to all Primary I and II (3 and 4-year-olds) sectionsMaintaining daily lesson plans and updating curriculum maps to reflect current student learning and development Collaborateswith Lead Teachers to integrate inquiry projectworkinto Music and MotionclassCreating a nurturing and developmentallyappropriate learningenvironment that fosters children's development through play, music, and movement, fostering physical fitnessand sportsmanshipamongstudentsas well as spatial and musical awareness, creative expression, and a love for the arts. Initiates regular parent communication andsubmitscommunication forms.Tailoring lessons to meet the diverse needs and abilities of individual studentsMonitoring and assessing student progress, providing feedback, and adapting teaching strategies as neededCompleting a report card checklist of music and motor skills for each student three times per yearBuilding positive relationships with students, encouraging their participation and enthusiasm for learningCollaborating with colleagues and parents to support student learning and development. Actively communicating with the Primary Lead Teachers about curriculum and student progressMaintaining a safe and orderly classroom environmentKeepingaccuraterecords of attendance, lesson plans, and student assessmentsParticipating in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and knowledgeAdhering to school policies and procedures, including those related to safety and child welfareImplementing curricula within the context of theschool'soverall program and strategic planning goals, integrating outdoor activities, experiential learning, and emotional intelligence-based leadership developmentCollaborating with colleagues to organize school-wide events like Fay Fun DaysEffectivelyutilizingAssistant Teachers when applicableMaintaining and expanding pedagogical knowledge through various resources, setting annual goals, and activelyparticipatingin department meetings andin-servicedaysVolunteersfor service at one or more Fay community events annuallyBeing willing and able to use personal smartphones toutilizeschool apps for communication, collaboration, and fulfilling job responsibilities outlined in the Performance ProfileAssists Elementary Music teacher with productions and musicalsAssistsin variousdepartmentsas directed by theAssistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning.

Competency Profile:

Celebrates diversity and is proactively inclusive of all racial, cultural, socio-economic, religious, and gender groups. Embraces the four domains of Responsive Classroom: Engaging Academics, Positive Community, Effective Management, and Developmentally Responsive Teaching. Exhibits self-awareness and self-monitoring inidentifyingand solving student, curricular, and school problems. At the same time, the teacher understands the vision, the mission, the strategic plan, and all policies of the school and, when questions or concerns arise, raises them withappropriate colleaguesand supervisors. Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.  Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Fosters collaboration among teams to build curricula and ensure others are well informed of changes, initiatives, and progress. Embraces feedback and a culture of continuous improvement. Displays attitudes and actions that contribute to a healthy and collegial teacher culture. Supports and actively promotes the organization. Positively reflects the organization’s core values and addresses actions thatdon’talign with those values. 

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's DegreeKnowledge of Orff Methodology in Early Childhood Music Education Ability to work enthusiastically indoors and outdoors, regardless of weather conditions like rain, cold, or heat. Capable of navigating various surfaces, including grass, dirt, trails, decking, pavement, and concreteCapability to sustain standing and walking, navigate stairs, kneel, lift, and carry up to 20 lbs. Able tomonitorchildren and the immediate environment visibly and audibly, and give audible instructions that are understandable by English speakers even in loud environmentsCommitment to ongoing learning, including participation in at least eight hours of summer professional development, such as conferences, books, or approved research topics by theAssistant Head of School for Teaching and LearningProficiencyin Microsoft Office and Teams