High school music instructor job description

French American + International is a PK-12 independent school in San Francisco. Founded in 1962, the school is a multicultural, multilingual educational institution with over 1,100 students across an urban campus in the heart of the city. Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, the French American International School offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance.

Mission and Values

Our international community brings together people from many backgrounds. Together we strive to create a shared culture that develops compassionate, confident, and principled people who will make the world better. We base our community on these values: Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Curiosity.

Opportunity

Working at French American + International opens up a myriad of opportunities – both personal and professional. Critical to our Strategic Plan in creating a proud, engaged community, we appreciate our faculty and staff by fostering a community of ongoing learning, respect, and collegiality and by providing competitive compensation and benefits. It is also of paramount importance to us that we continue to foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion as we build a school community of individuals who are an actual representation of the world we live in.

Position Overview:

The French American + International Conservatory offers after-school 1-1 instrumental/vocal lessons

1-1 Lesson Job Description

● To provide 1-1 lesson that are engaging, challenging, taught imaginatively, and that align with the learning styles of the student - the aim being to provide students with great teaching, mentoring, and a lifelong desire to pursue music lessons throughout their education and beyond

● To take attendance, submit hours, and follow up with the Director of Extended Care in the event of student/teacher absence

● To follow up on any musical needs with the Head of Creative and Performing Arts ● To prepare students to perform at least once per year in one of three scheduled conservatory concerts

● To attend conservatory concerts whenever available to support students and liaise with parents

● 1-1 lesson are 30 mins (grades 1-5) and 60 mins (grades 6-12)

● We are potentially looking to provide all orchestral instruments, guitars, voice, piano, drums/percussion, theory/composition, and music technology. To apply please click here

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

French American International School is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation, and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual, and bicultural students, faculty, and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQI)

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This position is responsible for providing instruction to 9th-12th grade students enrolled in the Refugee Youth Project's after-school program at Patterson High School. Responsibilities include teaching, development of instructional materials, student assessment, and following student record keeping processes and procedures.
Responsibilities/Duties

Responsibilities/Duties

Provide career readiness and college prep programming and supplementing academic instructions for 9th-12th grade students

Implement and teach a 2-hour lesson to students

Integrate community volunteers into the classroom, supervising and utilizing their presence effectively

Maintain a positive learning environment

Ensure the safety of students at all times; adhere to all CDC and City School protocols regarding Covid-19

Maintain the organization and cleanliness of classrooms and other spaces

Maintain punctuality, attendance, and provide notification to supervising staff when appropriate

Attend trainings, events, and meetings for after school programs (occasionally outside of regular hours)

Keep records for program in accordance with requirements

Scope of Responsibility:

Knows the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures as it relates to student advancement for the division and the college at large. Is sensitive to the interrelationship of both people and functions within the department.

Decision Making:

On a regular basis, exercises judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people and quality of services within the functional area.

Communication:

Exchanges non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate. Require good oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting in normal seated position for extended periods of time.

Reaching by extending hand(s) or arms in any direction.

Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.

Ability to see within normal parameters.

Ability to hear within normal range.

Ability to move about.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or general equivalency diploma.

Experience:

1-3 years of professional work experience.

Experience working with youth with limited English skills preferred.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Experience working in a multi-cultural environment a plus.

Experience working with and supervising volunteers a plus, but not required.