Teacher K-8 Music Teacher
Job Description
Legacy Academy is a tuition-free, K-8 charter school serving families from several communities in Elbert and Douglas counties. We are a 1:1 iPad school, meaning that every student and staff member has an iPad Air to use during the school year. Each of our classrooms has access to current technology and the staff is continually searching for new and innovative approaches to education. Legacy has a technology focus and is looking for individuals to join our innovative team. We are currently seeking a Music Education Teacher for the 2021/22 school year. This teacher needs to be proficient in their content area(s), willing to maintain and enrich their expertise, as well as possessing a strong desire to integrate technology in the classroom.
Legacy Academy seeks candidates who demonstrate:
- Mission alignment: Legacy Academy’s mission is to guide students in developing their individual character and academic potential by providing opportunities for collaborative learning and hands-on experiences through the continuous surveying of modern technology, science, arts, and extracurricular activities.
- Entrepreneurial spirit: Willingness & ability to innovate the educational process utilizing the resources of the school environment, along with a desire to find new and innovative methods to continually improve the educational experience for our stakeholders.
- Team orientation: Ability to work collaboratively in a professional learning community characterized by team planning; participating fully in professional development; and engaging in an ongoing exchange of ideas, while also accepting and communicating clearly the decisions of the team.
- Drive for excellence: Hard-working, self-starter who takes initiative and is committed to learning and self-improvement for the betterment of Legacy students & staff.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to work with and adapt to current technology innovations.
- Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in
meaningful learning experiences.
- Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and educational needs.
- Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
- Maintains effective and efficient record-keeping procedures.
- Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
- Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
- Collaborates effectively with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
- Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the community.
- Provide direct and indirect instruction.
- Maintain the privacy of student records and information.
Job Qualifications:
Meet highly qualified status and hold a valid Colorado teaching certificate. Reports to: Principal / Assistant Principal
Salary: $36K-$42K yearly. Based on experience and qualifications.
