Germantown Academy
We inspire students to be: Independent in Thought • Confident in Expression •
Compassionate in Spirit • Collaborative in Action • Honorable in Deed
Germantown Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school located on a beautiful 126-acre campus in the Fort Washington suburbs near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school serves more than 1,200 students in grades PK-12. Founded in 1759, GA is America’s oldest non-sectarian day school with rich traditions and a strong commitment to ongoing innovation of curricular and pedagogical practices.
Germantown Academy is committed to the work of equity and inclusion and believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives. Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.
Position Purpose: The PreK-2nd grades Music Specialist teacher provides a compelling and energized music experience within a positive and collaborative learning environment This is a long-term substitute position beginning May 1st and continuing through June 4th.
We are seeking candidates who have:
- An undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Education, Music Education preferred
- Early childhood/elementary music teaching experience preferred
- Strong emotional intelligence: warm, kind, flexible, patient, sense of humor, active listener, empathetic, confidential. Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge of an eclectic music education curriculum including Kodály and Orff methodologies.
- Piano accompanying skills a plus!
Core Job Responsibilities
This role is a full-time teaching position with the following major responsibilities:
- Teach music lesson for all PreK-2nd grade sections.
- Implement captivating lessons that incorporate Singing, Moving, Improvisation, Listening, Playing Instruments, Creating, Reading, Notating, Describing, and Evaluation. Demonstrate energized classroom pacing.
- Provide a positive classroom experience that incorporates effective classroom management techniques.
- Collaborate with grade level teams, other curriculum specialists, and Student Support Team.
- Fulfill all supervisory duties as assigned before, during and after formal instructional times.