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Qualifications

• Willingness to model the distinct mission of Darlington School.
• Undergraduate degree in music education or performance and/or acceptable transcript that demonstrates competency in music and choral techniques
• Broad knowledge of and experience with current best practices in music curriculum, instruction, and performance
• Genuine appreciation and passion for teaching children and a desire to work with all types of learners
• A true commitment to building and maintaining a music/choral program and her/his own professional development
• Positive and contributing member of the professional community
• Extraordinary communication and presentation skills
• A desire to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Comfortable with change; exhibits flexibility

Responsibilities

• Teach Pre-K to 5th Grade General Music 
• Teach 6th-8th Grade Chorus
• Teach 4th and 5th Grade Chorus
• Direct the 3rd through 5th Grade fall musical production
• Collaborate with PreK to 2nd grade classroom teachers for class productions throughout the year
• DIrect the 6th through 8th grade spring musical production 
• Prepare students and collaborate with classroom teachers for support of Pre-K through 2nd Grade plays
• Contribute to the extracurricular life of the school and the fine arts department
• Promote a supportive and positive classroom and school environment
• Prepare students for performances throughout the year based on the school calendar
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty 
• Participate in GISA and GMEA events as appropriate for individual students and ensembles and in coordination with the school calendar
• Manage budget and maintain a music and resources collection and classroom inventory
• Invest in the school culture and assume appropriate duties and responsibilities as needed and assigned