Music Teacher - Band Director
Verified Pay | $45,000 - $50,000 per year |
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Hours | Full-time |
Location | Marietta, Georgia |
About this job
About Us
The Wood Acres School has a proud legacy of educating children from age two through eighth grade. Our dedicated teachers foster a love of learning, emphasizing leadership, academic excellence, and character development. With a focus on STEM integration, Spanish language instruction, and a strong sense of community, Wood Acres provides a nurturing environment where students thrive. We celebrate student successes, address concerns with care, and uphold academic rigor while valuing the journey of each child.
What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:
- Pay range: $45k - $50k
- Health, vision, and dental benefits
- Paid holidays and sick days
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee referral bonus
- Student tuition discount
About the Role
The teacher in this role has the opportunity to not only lay a foundation of musical appreciation, knowledge, and skill in our grammar school students, but then build upon and put these skills into practice as the Band Director for 5th – 8th-grade students. You will teach young students the basic building blocks of music, including rhythm, melody, and harmony, as well as major composers and styles of music. As the Band Director, you will be responsible for selecting appropriate music for the skill level of the group, guiding students in their instrumental ability, and developing the band program as a whole.
Skills and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or related field
- Advanced degree preferred
- Teacher credentials as specified under state regulations preferred
- 3 -5 years of teaching experience required.
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency with technology and commitment to the unique role it plays in the education arena of the 21st Century.
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship
- Job Function Elementary Education
- Pay Type Salary
- Employment Indicator Full Time
- Min Hiring Rate $45,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $50,000.00
- Required Education Bachelor’s Degree