Posting number: S27187
Department: Andover High School
Job classification: General Music Teacher
Posting type: Open & Internal
Categories: Mathematics
Under the direction of the Fine Arts Coordinator and the principal, the Music teacher will teach elementary classes as scheduled, will coordinate music program with classroom programs when appropriate, will conduct a multi-age chorus and will participate in appropriate music productions. The Music teacher may be responsible for supporting Elementary School chorus and appropriate concerts.
1. Instruct/rehearse concert band at Andover High School and support all Andover’s three middle schools.
2. Work with other music teachers to coordinate curriculum, events and concerts.
3. Conduct ensembles for performances, in and out of the school day, throughout the school year.
4. Instruct additional music classes as needed
5. Position requires transportation between buildings during the school day.
6. All other required duties as requested.
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1. Massachusetts certification, Music (General, Instrumental, Choral) K-12.
2. Training and/ or academic coursework in instrumental music education.
3. Previous high and middle school teaching preferred.
4. Functional proficiency on all concert band instruments
5. Highly proficient on at least one wind or brass instrument
6. Prior experience leading marching band, pep band, jazz band, or other ensembles (strongly preferred)
7. Positive, energetic, and flexible approach to a process-based and inclusive style of instruction/ rehearsal.
8. Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills
Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility.
APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.
Welcome to Andover Public Schools (APS), a district dedicated to providing creative and quality instruction that educates the whole child so that they are prepared for success in college, career and life. We are a district known for academic rigor and excellence in arts and athletics.
APS is focused on world-class child-entered excellence in early childhood, elementary and secondary education. We have one Preschool, six K-5 Elementary Schools, three 6-8 Middle Schools, and a Senior High School.
We encourage all of our students to think creatively, to ask the tough questions, to delve deeply into research utilizing the latest technology, to communicate in a variety of media and to collaborate with peers and adults. We go well beyond the mandated curriculum to develop each student’s individual academic, artistic and athletic potential, while developing a moral compass that will guide him/her beyond high school.
Andover prides itself as one of the highest performing school districts in the state of Massachusetts, with a current total school enrollment is 6,075. We place a high value on maintaining appropriate class sizes and our students in K-12 enjoy one of the lowest class sizes in the area.
Our teachers and staff are among the best in the nation, leading the way with innovative instruction focused on preparing students for success. Andover test scores are a testament to this and are among the highest in the state, and are very competitive with top public and private schools in the nation.
