Music Teacher (SY2024-2025)
Job Description: This is a full-time, exempt position with an August-July work schedule (185 days). Base standard hours will be 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM on days designated by the school calendar. The teacher will be responsible for the direct instruction of Lower School Music and will be responsible for assisting in extra curricular duties as assigned.
Position Narrative: The Lower School Music Teacher is responsible for teaching music education to students in grades K - 6 and assists the staff of the school in the improvement and appreciation of music instruction. The LS Music Teacher will help students grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing, moving to music, playing of instruments and listening and performs other duties directly related to this job description. At Liberty Tree Academy, a teacher is expected to model the habits of intellectual inquiry, moral excellence, self-governance, and civic involvement and display the five virtues of courage, courtesy, truthfulness, prudence, and perseverance. We are looking for teachers who are kind hearted, subject-matter experts who value teamwork and understand the joy and importance of learning from great books and primary sources. If this is you, apply today.
Reports to: Principal or Designee
Liberty Tree Academy is a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes traditional values and classical instruction methods. Our curriculum is rigorous and content rich.
Mission: Liberty Tree Academy prepares students through a traditional, content-rich education in a disciplined and orderly environment, to be self-governing citizens who are equipped to carry out the vision of our Nation’s Founders to preserve and perpetuate liberty.
Vision: Liberty Tree Academy is dedicated to an authentic, traditional American education, to be a community that actively cultivates character in a challenging and engaging learning environment.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
● Prepares lessons and lesson materials in a manner that supports quality instruction and student learning
● Teaches general music to K-6 grades including harmony, appreciation, history, and ensemble
● Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students
● Plans, rehearses, and directs students in two musical programs for school and community (Christmas and End of Year)
● Differentiates music curriculum to meet the needs of the individual student and the student body
● Plans a balanced music program, and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time
● Develops and refines music curriculum based on LTA standards of creating and performing
● Establishes and maintains a well managed student behavior plan to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and music performances
● Evaluates each student’s musical growth and contribution to the performance of the group that allows everyone to contribute
● Communicates clearly with parents and school faculty/staff on the progress of individual students
● Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments, and equipment to prevent loss or abuse
● Cooperation with Principal, Assistant Principal and staff in providing musical programs for school assemblies, open house, parent meetings and seasonal programs
● Engages students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all students
● Provides all classroom accommodations listed and described in student educational plans
● Delivers instruction to facilitate active learning
● Provides appropriate feedback on student work
● Assigns and grade class work, homework, and tests
● Maintains classroom management to benefit all student’s ability to learn
● Maintains commitment to always do what is best for all students
● Actively monitors student behavior in the school building and playground
● Works collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of all students
● Plans and delivers effective instruction for all students and creates an environment that facilitates learning
● Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for the student’s academic, social, emotional, and health needs
● Fosters a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers
● Uses formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and to use results to inform planning and instruction
● Provides regular progress reports as required
● Demonstrates knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students
● Integrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences
● Establishes and communicates high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
● Provides students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership
● Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required
● Ensures that students are supervised at all times
● Monitors and enforce student dress code violations
● Implements by instruction and action the School’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
● Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements
● Performs non-instructional duties as directed
● Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situation
● Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students
● Fulfills all assigned duties outside the classroom such as supervision of hallways, cafeteria, playground, and school events
● Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy
● Manages materials and supplies
● Responds to a complex, dynamic environment
● Upholds LTA standards and expectations for student behavior
● Uses effective conflict resolution
● Models appropriate conduct at all times through demonstration of LTA’s core virtues
● Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning
● Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership
● Contributes open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, and supervisors
● Understands how to work with a team of faculty to provide consistent teaching methods in any classroom
● Consistently maintains a positive and solution-based attitude
● Manages time productively and effectively
● Reports consistently for work as scheduled
● Dresses modestly and appropriately for a professional environment with children
● Participates and be on time to all professional development opportunities
● Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators
● Performs other duties as assigned
Supervision Exercised: None
Supervision Received: Principal, Upper School AP
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. LTA reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
● Excellent organizational skills
● Excellent written and oral communications skills
● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, students and parents
● Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions
● Interpersonal relations skills
● Skilled in Microsoft Office, specifically: Word, Excel and Outlook
● Ability to operate standard office equipment
● Problem solving
● Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
● Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
● Problem solving skills
● Understanding of institutional policies, procedures and resources
● Desire to help students in academic journey
● Ability to lift 20 pounds, physically able to hands frequent sitting, bending and moving throughout the room
Minimum Qualifications:
● Minimum BA in Music or Music Education
● Ability to work with musicians at all skill levels
● Strong instrumental skills, including piano accompaniment
● Orff, Kodaly, or Dalcroze training strongly encouraged
Conditions of Employment:
1. All offers of employment are conditional and based on a successful background and reference check.
2. Unofficial transcripts may be requested.
3. LTA may choose to contact work references other than those specified on your application.
4. The position requires work outside of regular office hours.
5. The position will be at-will.
6. As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, their legal right to be employed in the United States.
Required Physical Activities:
1. Driving – Frequent
2. Crawling or Kneeling – Seldom
3. Bending – Frequent
4. Walking on uneven surfaces – occasional
5. Working Alone – Occasional
6. Work with Others – Frequent, including email, phone and app communications
7. Lifting, Lowering, and Moving Items Over 50 lbs: Seldom
8. Lifting, Lowering, and Moving Between 25 and 50 lbs: Occasional
9. Lifting, Lowering, and Moving Between 0 and 25 lbs: Frequent
10. Visual Acuity, Near: Frequent
11. Visual Acuity, Far: Frequent
12. Hearing: Frequent
13. Speech: Frequent
14. Hand/Eye Coordination: Frequent
15. Computer and Mouse Use: Occasional
16. Phone Use: Frequent
17. Printer, Scanner, and Other Office Machinery Use: Occasional
To perform the duties successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What We Offer:
Salary Range: $38,000 to $52,000 depending on degree work, experience, licensure, and experience with classical education and/or Hillsdale curriculum.
Insurance Coverage: Full time employees are eligible to receive employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance according to the terms of the insurance policies in which Liberty Tree Academy participates at the time of hire.
Retirement Benefits: LTA is a participating employer in Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (“PERA”) and as such will contribute to a Defined Benefit Plan account for you.
Personal Time Off: All full-time and part-time employees are eligible for paid time off (PTO) of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours per year (this does not include seasonal stipend positions).
Children of employees will receive priority enrollment.
Application Search Timeline:
● Priority will be given to applications received by May 31, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled. Potential interview dates will begin immediately. Potential start date will be July 28, 2024
How to Apply:
Please submit your with the following in a single email to HR@ltaeagles.org:
● Cover letter tailored to the position for which the applicant is applying. Please tell us how you learned about Liberty Tree Academy and include a statement of your educational philosophy (500 words or fewer).
● Three professional or academic references. Please include email address and phone number for each reference.
Please visit www.ltaeagles.org to learn more about the school. Liberty Tree Academy is inclusive of people regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender or transgender status, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, marital status, age, physical abilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any other non-merit fact, so that all employees feel included, equally valued and supported.
Location – 8579 Eastonville Rd. Falcon, Colorado 80831.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
