SY 26-27 Music Teaching Assistant - Winds/Brass

Job Description

Job Description

Welcome to Conservatory Lab Charter School- a community that stands out in Massachusetts:

The ONLY charter school designated a "School of Recognition" by DESE based on SY22/23 growth metrics across all subgroups.

A finalist for the Pozen Prize in 2019, awarded for strong student growth.

An "El Sistema-inspired" program, where students have music classevery day and learn a wide variety of instruments.

An EL Education school where project-based learning, social-emotional development, and rigorous academics are woven together for powerful outcomes.

A place where students implicitly learn to uplift each other, persevere, and cooperate through their experiences in music as well as academic classes.

Come join our community and be part of a unique, dynamic team committed to holistic excellence in urban education!

Mission: Conservatory Lab Charter School empowers a diverse range of children as scholars, artists, and leaders through a unique and rigorous academic and music education. We enrich the larger community through performance, service, and collaboration. As a laboratory school, we develop and disseminate innovative educational approaches that will positively impact children in other schools and programs.

Conservatory Lab Charter School seeks individuals who are passionate about supporting students to meet their full potential. We seek motivated, insightful individuals who are excited to collaborate with content teachers to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of students. The ideal candidate will help to support a unique school culture and develop skills to support students through professional development, and coaching. Conservatory Lab Charter School is a unique school where every student engages in music each and every day. All students begin playing an instrument in grade one. Conservatory Lab instructional support assistants work in teams with lead teachers to provide instructional and social-emotional support within the classroom.

The CLCS Music Assistant is an individual with excellent classroom management skills and strong instrumental skills in violin, viola, and cello. The ideal candidate's primary instrument is cello. This person is flexible and can adjust to changing demands. The candidate should be comfortable in the classroom and ideally have experience working in an urban school setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Partner with lead teacher to support optimal learning environment for students

Work as co-teacher/teaching assistant within the classroom

Implement the lead teacher's lesson plans

Utilize a variety of pedagogical approaches to effectively support large and small group lessons for winds & brass students as well as mixed instrument ensembles.

Teach, plan and implement curriculum in conjunction with respective grade level music teachers.

Help create and implement music integrated classroom projects in collaboration with the curriculum developer and classroom teachers.

Utilize tracking systems to maintain lists of student progress and interventions

Supervise student groups as assigned by the schedule

Support students in successfully transitioning

Help maintain instrument inventory.

Maintain clean, organized teaching spaces.

Comply with all professional development requirements.

Attend all faculty meetings and scheduled staff events.

Assist teacher with maintenance of classroom environment, including preparation for lessons and breakdown of activities

Assist with administrative duties including but not limited arrival/ dismissal, lunch and recess.

Utilize feedback to reflect on skills and improve performance to improve supports for students

Substitute for classroom teacher during meetings, professional development as needed

Supervise assigned lunch and recess duties

Attend and assist with concerts and performances in and out of school, as needed.

Demonstrate a commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching that is evident in lesson planning and instruction.

Job Requirements
Qualifications
Required

2 years of college

Extensive winds & brass experience, especially brass

Experience working with children

Ability to work closely and collaborate on a professional team

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Strong oral communication skills

Flexible and able to work in a fast paced, highly demanding environment

Ability to work full time, on site

Preferred

Bachelor's degree

Bilingual - Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole

Salary commensurate with experience

Required Documentation Upload:

1. Resume: Please submit an updated copy of your resume, highlighting your relevant experience, skills, and achievements.

2. Degree: Kindly provide a copy of your highest educational degree relevant to the position.

Welcome to ATX Learning

Conservatory Lab Charter School empowers a diverse range of children as scholars, artists, and leaders through a unique and rigorous academic and music education. We enrich the larger community through performance, service, and collaboration. As a laboratory school, we develop and disseminate innovative educational approaches that positively impact children in other schools and programs.
At Conservatory Lab, we believe in the power of music and learning to transform the lives of our students and their families. At the core of our pioneering curriculum is the hybrid of two proven and exemplary programs: El Sistema and Expeditionary Learning. Both programs emphasize the experience of breaking through barriers in the pursuit of excellence - creating a culture and habit of perseverance. Taken together, these two programs motivate and nurture our students to become dedicated scholars, compassionate leaders, and skilled musicians.