General Music Teacher
Beginning: August, 2020
The Ithaca Waldorf School (www.ithacawaldorf.org) is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic Music Teacher for our General and Choral Music program. Training or experience in Music Education and in Waldorf education is preferred but not required. Applicants should have a music background, as well as teaching experience with children ages 6-14. Applicants must be able to read music notation and have musical proficiency as a vocalist, instrumentalist or both. Teaching experience in at least 2 of the following areas are necessary: vocal music, general music, choral directing, recorder, ensemble, string instruments, and/or dance.
Accepting applications now through June 1st, 2020. We seek teachers with an abiding interest in the foundational philosophy and the creative opportunities within Waldorf education. We also welcome teachers new to Waldorf education if they have a serious interest in developing themselves as Waldorf teachers. In the fall of 2020, the Ithaca Waldorf School will serve students in grade one through eight and provide full day programs in two early childhood classrooms.
Qualifications:
BA or BS required
Waldorf teaching certificate preferred
Waldorf teaching experience preferred
Experience teaching grade school age students
Teaching, interpersonal, and classroom management skills
Strong communication and organizational skills
Willingness and ability to learn classroom instruments specific to Waldorf education
Ability to adapt work plan based on needs of particular class
Responsibilities will include:
Teaching 8-9 lessons per week, Grades 1 through 8
Preparing specific music presentations for seasonal events, including mid-year and end-of-year assemblies
Supporting other musical events and student concerts throughout the year
Developing an understanding of the Waldorf approach to child development and music education
Providing written mid-year and end-of-year reports for each student, in addition to communicating with parents throughout the academic year
Collaborating and communicating with colleagues and parents
Attending grades faculty, music advisory committee, and full faculty meetings
Benefits include:
Committed, creative faculty in an exciting, growing school
Mentorship from an experienced Waldorf teacher and/or Waldorf music teacher
Compensation commensurate with experience
Health benefits
Partial tuition remission
Professional development funds
The independent, not-for-profit Ithaca Waldorf School is authorized by the New York State Department of Education to provide instruction through Grade 8. A fully-accredited member of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN), we are currently a developing school with the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. The Ithaca Waldorf School is nestled in the New York Finger Lakes on an 80-acre organic campus composed of field, forest and a biodynamic and educational farm (www.youthfarmproject.org). Our faculty enjoys a warm collegial relationship and receives support for professional development, partial tuition remission for enrolled children, and health benefits.
Ithaca is home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, which offer our community a rich cultural life. The city is situated at the foot of beautiful Cayuga Lake, and is a wonderful place to raise a family. (www.visitithaca.com)
Applicants should email a letter of interest, resume, three references including most recent school employer, a brief biography, and a one minute unedited video of you singing a song to the IWS Hiring Committee c/o Kelly Meehan (kmeehan@ithacawaldorf.org) by June 1st, 2020.
The Ithaca Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or handicapping conditions in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment that is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program to which application has been made.