Epiphany School

Music & Performance Specialist Teacher

Seattle, WA · Full-time

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About the role

This role guides students to understand the value of self-expression through choral and instrumental music, integrating expression, movement, dance, and more to stretch students' comfort zones and grow their creative skills in a safe environment.
The Music and Performance Specialist is responsible for creating and directing performances throughout each year that highlight student learning in music and performance skills and allow students in all grades to shine.
This is a full-time, exempt, academic year position, reporting to the Lower Elementary Assistant Head.

Implement instructional strategies that actively engage students in meaningful musical and performance experiences and promote creativity, collaboration, confidence, and self-expression.
Select, organize, maintain, and effectively manage music, instruments, technology, costumes, performance materials and resources.
This role provides the opportunity to build and re-imagine a vocal and instrumental music program from a strong foundation provided by previous programs at Epiphany School.

Demonstrated proficiency in music and performing arts instruction, including the ability to lead vocal and instrumental ensembles, direct student performances, and foster creativity and artistic expression.

Lead, direct, and coordinate school performances, assemblies, and other special events that showcase student learning and support school traditions.
Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience in music, performing arts, or a related educational setting.
Teaching certification and appropriate endorsement in music, performing arts, elementary education, or related field preferred.
Strong knowledge of music education pedagogy, child development, vocal and instrumental instruction, performance preparation, and arts integration practices for elementary-aged students.
Knowledge of national and state music education standards and best practices in assessment and curriculum development.
Understanding of the Responsive Classroom approach and commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment preferred.

s an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee because of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orienta

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