THE WOODLANDS YOUNG LEARNER'S ACADEMY

POSITION:  MUSIC/THEATER TEACHER

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CLASSROOM:

§         TWYLA City Music Hall and Theater

§         Part Time 8:00am - 12:00pm; M-F

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Under general supervision, to perform paraprofessional instructional activities; to provide learning experiences to individual students and small groups; to perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and to do other related work as required

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

§         Instructs students in fundamental music programs

§         Plan, organize and implement approved curriculum for the development of children enrolled in the program

§         Selects books and supplies for instructional objectives

§         Demonstrates method and procedure to students

§         Observes and evaluates students work to determine student progress or to make suggestions for improvement

§         May specialize in teaching one or more areas of music and theater

§         May direct planning and supervision of student contests and arranging of music and theater programs and/or exhibits

§         Involve parents and families in student activities; participate in parent conferences; provide information concerning individual student progress

§         Participate in program evaluation through analysis of student assessment, individual classroom environment assessment and parent survey results

§         Develop lesson plans in accordance with established policies; set up and prepare materials to promote student learning 

§         Plan and organize functional and attractive classroom displays that directly relate to established curriculum

§         Maintain a clean, safe, attractive and positive learning environment; provide an appropriate climate which assists children in making a satisfactory transition from home to preschool and reinforces positive attitudes and social skills

§         Attend meetings and participate in training workshops, conferences, courses and a variety of professional growth activities as required; provide parent education concerning child development

§         Monitor the health of preschool students and administer basic first aid, perform other health and safety related functions; notify appropriate personnel of health related issues as necessary

§         Operate a variety of audio-visual, office and instructional equipment

§         Provide training and work direction to assistants; participate in evaluations as requested

§         Perform related duties as assigned

§         Participate in specified team meetings, Open House meetings, fundraisers and other designated TWYLA events  (Specified by Director or Lead Instructor)

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

§         Concepts of child growth, development and behavior characteristics of preschool age children

§         Early childhood curriculum areas and appropriate methods for implementation and assessment

§         Requirements of maintaining a children's center in a safe, clean and orderly condition

§         Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities

§         Record-keeping and report preparation techniques

§         Oral and written communication skills

§         Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations

§         Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

§         Operation of a variety of audio-visual, office and instructional equipment 

ABILITY TO:

§         Plan with TWYLA Director, organize and implement approved curriculum for the development of children enrolled in the TWYLA Preschool program

§         Communicate effectively with children and adults both orally and in writing

§         Observe and evaluate student learning

§         Demonstrate patience, respect and understanding of others

§         Work independently with little direction

§         Be flexible and able to work as a team member

§         Plan and organize work

§         Maintain records and prepare reports

§         Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

§         Operate a variety of audio-visual, office and instructional equipment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

§         Certified in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education of Elementary Education

§         Highly qualified to teach grade level and subject area

§         Will consider alternative certification candidates who have experience in the appropriate content area

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

§         Classroom 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

§         Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations

§         Seeing to read a variety of materials and observe children

§         Standing or walking for extended periods of time

§         Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist children

§         Lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, objects or children

§         Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and/or horizontally to reach supplies

 

The Woodlands Young Learner's Academy is an equal opportunity employer.