Job description

About Us:
The Children's Guild is a nonprofit organization serving children, families, and child-serving organizations. We are dedicated to transforming how America educates and cares for its children through education, behavioral health, national training, and consultation services. Affiliates of The Children's Guild include The Children's Guild, Monarch Academy public charter and contract schools, Monarch Preschool College Park, TranZed Academy for Working Students, TranZed Apprenticeships, The Children's Guild DC Public Charter School, Transformation Education Institute, and The National Children's Guild Fund. We are among the most experienced child-serving organizations in the Greater Baltimore/Washington region and are currently expanding in national and international programs. Each year, the agency's continuum of care and hundreds of professional staff help thousands of youth and young adults and their families achieve excel and succeed. We operate public charter and contract schools; special education schools; preschool; apprenticeships, and pre-career programs; therapeutic group homes; treatment foster care; and behavior health services. We invite you to be part of our innovative team!

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The Children’s Guild School of Prince George's County is seeking a creative, experienced Music Teacher to join our team of seasoned educators. The Music Teacher will contribute to the emotional development of students by creating an enjoyable learning environment to inspire students’ minds and help them grow in appreciation of music. The successful Music Teacher should be skilled in playing musical instruments, planning concerts for student participation and creating after school clubs.
This position is a 40 hour per week, 10-month per year position requiring some evening meetings and home visits. A music room with adequate storage is provided.

I. Instruction

• Students’ cultural/social differences are understood
• A trusting, secure and confident student/teacher relationship is formed
• Integrated thematic lessons which are congruent with components of the basic school curriculum are provided
• Content and current methods of instructing elementary and secondary vocal and instrumental music are used in a group and individual basis and assemblies
• Classroom management meets the need of the student and the group
• Music resources are passed onto teaching staff
• Music instruction and performance including guest specialists are coordinated for the Guild to instruct or be enjoyed by our students' music
• Materials are ordered, repaired, and replaced in a timely manner

II. Teamwork

• team tasks are clearly delineated and effectively carried out
• external support for unique student situations is sought
• the team embraces the holistic delivery of services
• effective communication with other team members is carried out
• parent and/or significant others are involved as a partner in the student's educational program

III. Documentation & Case Coordination

• documentation related to regular, licensing and funding bodies is
• completed in a thorough and timely manner
• agency-related documentation, such as team meeting minutes,
• progress summaries, IEPs, report card, behavior observations, high risk and abuse reports, correspondence, etc. is completed in a thorough and timely manner

IV. Professional development

• demonstrated understanding of The Children's Guild philosophy
• a mentor is selected and utilized
• the personal staff development plan is executed
• certification and continuing educational requirements are met
• participation in re-enforcement activities such as specials, clubs, etc.
• regular attendance adhering to 8:00 to 4:00 hour working schedule
• participation on committees as needed
• successful completion of the Pre-service Training Program
• successful completion and demonstrated competency with the prescribed behavior management program

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music with teaching certification
• Minimum of 3 credits of coursework in the area of special education

Job Type: Full-time

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