Job Title Orchestra Teacher (K-6)
Reports to Principal
Location BFCS Queen Creek - Power Campus
Position Type Part-Time, 15 hours/week
Length of Contract 10 Months
Job Description
Benjamin Franklin Charter School is looking for a Part-Time Orchestra Teacher to join our Elementary Team for the 2023-2024 school year.
BFCS Cores Values - The Franklin Way
Practice and Emulate Virtue
Be Intellectually Curious
Have a Growth Mindset
Be Intentionally Positive
Promote Civility
Responsibilities
Support BFCS Vision, Mission, and Goals.
Promote and adhere to BFCS policies and procedures.
Provide a safe, structured environment focused on academic and music excellence.
Create a learning environment that is engaging and conducive to effective instruction; maintain standards of student behavior.
Prepare and follow lesson plans correlated with the prescribed curriculum and pacing guides.
Communicate learning objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language.
Teach beginning and advanced students in before and after school band or orchestra programs.
Plan, organize, and lead school wide concerts and musical programs.
Monitor and assess student progress; provide ongoing feedback to students and parents.
Use classroom data to inform and improve instruction.
Participate in team reviews concerning students academic progress.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis to discuss students progress and interpret the instructional program.
Maintain accurate, complete, and legible records as required by law and school policy.
Reflect on teaching practices and strive to improve professional competence.
Assume responsibility for meeting classroom and school-wide student performance goals.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
Participate in school-wide events, scheduled meetings, and parent conferences.
Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the school site or District.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or University
Arizona Teaching Certificate
Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Will be required to pass a criminal background check upon hire
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Duties may include frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to approximately 25 pounds.
Employees may be required to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally.
This position will require the employee to have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
An Equal Opportunity Organization
BFCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.