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Posted: 06-Aug-22
Location: Birmingham, Michigan
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Vocal Music Teacher, Middle and Upper School
Faculty Position 2022-23 School Year, Full-time
The Roeper School is a co-educational independent school serving gifted students in grades Pre-K through twelve. We are seeking a full-time Vocal Teacher for the Middle and Upper School (Grades 6 – 12) to join our Birmingham campus faculty for the upcoming school year.
A Roeper music teacher is an expert in their field who collaborates with colleagues to develop and enhance a vocal music curriculum tailored to gifted, independent thinkers. Candidates should value inquiry as a way of knowing and learning, and candidates must be comfortable in classrooms where students are treated with respect and all voices are considered and honored. Roeper is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and provides teachers with autonomy to develop an educational program that is driven by student interest and a shared passion for learning.
Position Description:
- Teach and lead performances and differentiate instruction for multiple choirs of students in middle and upper school
- Teach varied middle and upper school music electives including introductory composition
- Serve as the Musical Director for approximately two musicals each year
- Supervise vocal rehearsals for all vocal music events, held periodically throughout the school year
- Facilitate the social and emotional development of the students and nurture their development with care and consideration of each student holistically
- Embrace and implement a multicultural and culturally relevant curriculum, in accordance with Roeper’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Implement the school’s philosophy in classroom instruction and daily interactions with students and colleagues
- Share student progress with parents through communication including conferences and narrative reports
- Maintain effective communication with students, parents, teachers, colleagues, and administration
- Serve as faculty advisor or co-advisor to a Middle or Upper School homeroom
- Collaborate with Middle and Upper School faculty on school-wide initiatives
- Support the educational mission of the school through varied activities, including faculty meeting attendance, committee participation, events, and field trips.
Credentials:
The preferred candidate will have:
- Experience teaching vocal music and guiding middle/upper school students through performances
- Experience working on musical theater productions
- Knowledge/experience working with gifted learners
- Excellent instructional and communication skills
- Piano competency is preferred
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in Music, Music Education, Education or other relevant field is required, a Master’s Degree is preferred. Three to five years of teaching experience is preferred.
To Apply:
Candidates may apply on our website at www.roeper.org/recruitment
For consideration submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter including Candidate Inquiry Answers (see below)
Candidate Inquiry:
- What is your statement of educational philosophy?
- Describe how your previous work experience and education have prepared you for this position.
- Describe your professional experience working in a collaborative partnership in an educational environment.
- What is your desired salary for the position for which you are applying?
About Roeper
The School seeks faculty and staff who are outstanding educators, teachers and professionals. They are individuals who lead in the classroom and guide our students with respect for the mission and philosophy of the School.
As a non-profit independent school, Roeper offers competitive salary and benefits. The School’s benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; flexible spending account for medical expenses and dependent care; 403(b) Savings and Match Plan and professional development funding.
The Roeper School is deeply committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about The Roeper School, visit www.roeper.org
