Music Teacher - AAU

Herriman, UT

Part Time to Full Time

Entry Level

Job Title:                        Music Teacher

Organization:                      Athlos Academy of Utah
Location:                              12309 S 6000 W, Herriman, UT 84096
Reports To:                           Assistant Principal
Hiring Status:                      At-Will
FLSA Status:                         Exempt
FTE: 0.6 to 1.0
Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm; part-time schedule optional
Compensation: Salary
Starting Pay:                         $40,600-$62,125, DOE;  Work at Athlos - Salary Schedule

Minimum Qualifications Required:
Education: Bachelor's degree or enrollment in a teaching program
Experience:              Classroom experience preferred
Certification:            Valid teaching certificate in assigned content area or enrollment in an alternate certification program
Background:             Clear FBI background check
Language:                 Strong verbal and writing skills in English, Spanish fluency preferred

Benefits

Multiple stipend and bonus opportunities
Teacher certification assistance
Paid staff referral program
Low-premium Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% salary match
Wellness Wednesdays which encourage staff wellness schoolwide.
Safety trainings and security cameras
10 days of paid time off annually with ability to rollover hours
Free before and after school care for enrolled staff children
Modern, state-of-the-art facility with gym and weight room access
Classroom supply reimbursement
Multiple layers of instructional support and mentorship
Network-level professional development during the summer and throughout the year
Opportunity to grow professionally

Job Duties
Classroom Instruction

Teaches instrumental or vocal music to elementary and middle school students.
Creates a classroom environment that cultivates learning, engages the interests of the students, and allows them to perform at their very best. 
Utilizes academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments aligned to Athlos’ 3 foundational pillars of a Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character. 
Plans, prepares, and delivers instruction that engages students and ensures student growth and achievement in accordance with grade level standards. 
Uses data to inform instructional decisions including summative and interim assessments and daily formative assessments.
Differentiates instruction based on individual needs, learning style, and abilities. 
Familiar with and teaches in alignment with the State Instructional Standards for the assigned Grade and or Subject

Classroom and School Culture

Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom.
Consistently implements school-wide management policies.
Creates a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems, and procedures.
Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times.
Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.
Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.

Communication

Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community.
Communicates student progress with parent/guardians regularly.
Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.

Professionalism

Models the Athlos culture.
Implements school policies.
Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events.
Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development including professional learning communities.
Pursues ambitious professional development goals and student learning targets.
Actively participates in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more.
Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.
Honors schedules and deadlines.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Classroom and video platforms such as: Zoom or Teams.

Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage the entire classroom.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom.
Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs.
Must be able to see in close range and far range.
Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds.
Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.
Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions.

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