Music Teacher

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

The Music Teacher will be responsible for the general supervision and management of the music program at the Stratford School Los Gatos Belgatos campus for students in Preschool/Elementary classrooms. This person must be professionally prepared to teach music to young children.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Planning, supervising, and implementing the music curriculum in accordance with Stratford School policies and procedures.

Piano accompaniment for school performances

Collaborate with the grade level teachers to plan and integrate the curriculum within the music program.

Assist teachers with the use of rhythm instruments.

Participation in all school events and other special events

Monitor and assess student performance.

Maintain close communication with the principal and teacher regarding student issues.

Establish a non-punitive method of seeking positive rather than negative methods to correct student behavior.

Learn basic elements of music including the great composers.

Attend staff meeting and training sessions

Competencies:

Professionalism

Strong customer service skills, both external and internal

Cooperative

Builds interpersonal relationships

Alert to the needs of others, students, and co-workers

Punctual and reliable

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Flexibility

Skills/Knowledge/Education:

Bachelors Degree with focus on music preferred.

Fluent sight reading is required.

We are looking for experienced individuals who enjoy working with music students.

Extensive experience and knowledge of piano and music instruction.

Wage Range $28.00-35.00

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.