Music Teacher (PT)

School Overview 

Valley Beth Shalom Harold M. Schulweis Day School is a K-6 independent Jewish Day School located on the Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue campus in Encino, California. The school was founded in 1978 by nationally renowned Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis z"l, and established to provide both a stellar General Studies and Judaic studies curriculum. Rabbi Schulweis believed that school should be a place where students grapple with questions and issues cultivating their critical thinking and learning to take action to make the world a better place. He believed this should be done in an environment that fostered strong Jewish values and active involvement in Jewish experiences and community. 45+ years later, the school stands true to the original mission as a forward- thinking learning environment, linking traditional Jewish values and teaching to modern-day decision making and action, all within a vibrant and nurturing Jewish community. 

Position Overview

The Music Educator develops and teaches the music curriculum for Grades K-6. This instruction will include, but not be limited to: exposure to fundamental musical elements, basic instrumentation, individual and choral voice; and, memorization and performance of American, Israeli and liturgical Jewish songs. The position requires an experienced and organized teacher who can deliver a curriculum that both stands alone, and integrates with existing curricular areas and grade level programs. As a part-time position, there is some flexibility when it comes to the exact schedule for this position, but we expect the position to be 20-25 hours per week inclusive of prep and meeting times.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and implement a music scope and sequence that aligns with grade-level general studies standards and integrates with grade-level Judaic studies curriculum (in collaboration with the Director of Teaching and Learning)
• Maintain the Music Room and instruments, ensuring students have the resources needed 
• Teach weekly music classes to students in grades K-6 (14 classes, 45-minute classes per week)
• Lead rehearsals for school ceremonies and celebrations 
• Provide music accompaniment for school ceremonies and celebrations
• Serve as the Music Director of Generations Day, an annual school-wide show with performances by each grade (December)
• Assess and report student progress, including through bi-annual report cards
• Attend faculty or student success team meetings as requested

Requirements:

• Teaching experience required, teaching elementary grades preferred
• Comfort singing in both English and Hebrew
• Comfort with music accompaniment of Jewish prayer