THE WOODLANDS YOUNG LEARNER'S ACADEMY
POSITION: MUSIC/THEATER TEACHER
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CLASSROOM:
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Part Time
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:
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Instructs students in fundamental music programs
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Plan, organize and implement approved curriculum for the
development of children enrolled in the program
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Selects books and supplies for instructional objectives
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Demonstrates method and procedure to students
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Observes and evaluates students work to determine student progress
or to make suggestions for improvement
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May specialize in teaching one or more areas of music and theater
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May direct planning and supervision of student contests and
arranging of music and theater programs and/or exhibits
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Involve parents and families in student activities; participate in
parent conferences; provide information concerning individual student progress
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Participate in program evaluation through analysis of student
assessment, individual classroom environment assessment and parent survey
results
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Develop lesson plans in accordance with established policies; set
up and prepare materials to promote student learning
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Plan and organize functional and attractive classroom displays
that directly relate to established curriculum
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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
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Attend meetings and participate in training workshops,
conferences, courses and a variety of professional growth activities as
required; provide parent education concerning child development
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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
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Operate a variety of audio-visual, office and instructional
equipment
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Provide training and work direction to assistants; participate in
evaluations as requested
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Perform related duties as assigned
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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:
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Concepts of child growth, development and behavior characteristics
of preschool age children
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Early childhood curriculum areas and appropriate methods for
implementation and assessment
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Requirements of maintaining a children's center in a safe, clean
and orderly condition
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Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
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Record-keeping and report preparation techniques
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Oral and written communication skills
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Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations
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Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and
vocabulary
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Operation of a variety of audio-visual, office and instructional
equipment
ABILITY TO:
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Plan with TWYLA Director, organize and implement approved
curriculum for the development of children enrolled in the TWYLA Preschool
program
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Communicate effectively with children and adults both orally and
in writing
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Observe and evaluate student learning
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Demonstrate patience, respect and understanding of others
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Work independently with little direction
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Be
flexible and able to work as a team member
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Plan and organize work
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Maintain records and prepare reports
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Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working
relationships with others
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Operate a variety of audio-visual, office and instructional
equipment
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Certified in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, a
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education of Elementary
Education
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Highly qualified to teach grade level and subject area
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Will consider alternative certification candidates who have
experience in the appropriate content area
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
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Classroom
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make
presentations
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Seeing to read a variety of materials and observe children
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Standing or walking for extended periods of time
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Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist children
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Lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, objects or children
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Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and/or horizontally to
reach supplies
The Woodlands Young
Learner's Academy is an equal opportunity employer.