Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are?
Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan. The Fieldston Middle and Upper campus located in Riverdale has approximately 400 students in 6-8th grades and 600 students in 9-12th grade.

What is essential about working at our school?
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities, and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives, and see the world beyond the self.

We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.

Position Summary
Fieldston Middle School is looking for an outstanding, experienced, Music Teacher and Assistant Band Director, who is comfortable working in a progressive school with a diverse student body. We are seeking a Music Teacher and Assistant Band Director leave replacement for the dates of September 16, 2024 - December 9, 2024. Please note these dates are subject to change.

This role is a .75 FTE (full time equivalency) with a hiring range of $53,205.75 - $127,794.75

Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities of Music Teacher and Assistant Band Director will include:

• Teaching all wind instruments in sectional rehearsals;

• Assisting with conducting middle school bands;

• Teaching an 8th-grade music appreciation course titled World of Music;

• Having a collaborative approach with other colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students;

• Attending department, division and school wide meetings accordingly;

• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize various tasks and stay organized;

• Encouraging students to help support their social and emotional growth;

• Preparing for and communicating student performance and growth with parents and or guardians at scheduled conferences;

• Maintaining accurate student record keeping of grades and attendance;

• The capacity to maintain a pleasant and positive attitude towards teaching and learning;

• The ability to confidently and confidentially address behavioral issues and other challenges that may arise in the classroom in order to maintain a safe environment;

• Performing other related projects and duties as assigned.

Position requirements
The successful incumbent will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in music required, specialization in music education preferred;

• A thorough knowledge of all band instruments, especially woodwind instruments;

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant teaching experience;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Prior work in a middle school environment is essential;

• Proficiency with music notation software (such as Sibelius and Finale), Google suites, and the use of technology;

• A passion for teaching;

• An understanding and commitment to cultural competency and how to support a diverse student population;

• The ability to exemplify ECFS’s core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues;

• The ability to confidently collaborate and build relationships with faculty, administrators, the student and parent community;

• A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development;

• Respect and appreciation for diversity in all of its forms;

• The ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback.

To apply
All candidates should visit our employment page at to apply. Please send a resume, and contact information for three references.

EEO
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.

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