PS/DK/K Music Teacher and ECC Coverage

Job Description:

The Early Childhood Music Teacher PS/DK/K  is an inspiring music educator responsible for teaching music to students in early preschool through kindergarten. The teacher helps students develop their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences, including singing, moving to music, and playing instruments.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Plan curriculum and lesson plans for music instruction in Preschool, Developmental Kindergarten, and Kindergarten classes that foster children’s musical, cognitive, and social development
• Take a leadership role in the weekly Morning Sing
• Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments, and equipment 
• With teachers and administrators, integrate music into the early childhood experience
• With teachers and administrators, plan for age-appropriate performances that include music
• Monitor, document, and report as directed by the administration to families regarding children’s progress in musical growth

This position includes approximately 4.5 hours of music teaching per day. A reasonable amount of time, as determined by the administration, is allotted for preparation and documentation. Additional hours and duties as a coverage teacher will be determined by the administration based on daily needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Music Education, or Music
• Experience working with children ages 2-6
• Music teaching experience

Not Required but Highly Desirable 

• 12 ECE Credits
• Knowledge of or experience with the Reggio Emilia approach and/or Progressive Education
• Training  in the Orff method of music education

Discretionary Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. The employee may be assigned additional tasks or modifications to existing responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, or Division Director. This flexibility is intended to meet the evolving needs of the school and does not constitute a contract of employment for a fixed set of duties.

Please submit your resume and cover letter via email to Trina McDowell, Human Resource Manager, at Trina.McDowell@wns-la.org and Kelly Massey at kmassey@wnsk8.com

Be sure to include your full name and the position you are applying for in the subject line, and attach both your resume and cover letter to the email.

Salary Range: 

$55,000-$70,000 based on degrees and experience. Benefits included. 

School Description:

Westside Neighborhood School is dedicated to excellence and the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that best represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at https://wns-la.org/