Elementary Music and Performing Arts Teacher

TITLE: Elementary Music and Performing Arts Teacher
 POSITION TYPE: Exempt
AGREEMENT TERMS: 12 month agreements (August – July)
 SALARY/RATE: Based off salary scale – Certification/Degree 
 REPORTS TO: Building Principal

GENERAL SUMMARY
Every Teacher at York Prep is responsible for sustaining and improving excellent results for students. YPA teachers align  classroom instruction with the goals of the YPA Charter. The Music and Performing Arts Teacher will promote student  skill development, enjoyment of the arts, self-confidence, self-discipline, speaking, and good work habits.

REPSONSIBILITIES

• Enrich and embed arts instruction within the context of what the students are learning in their daily language  arts, social students, math, and science lessons.
• Provide support for teachers in the implementation of standards-based lessons and activities in music, visual, and performing arts.
• Participate in regular formal and informal evaluation & coaching. 
• Create a positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in the learning process. 
• Enhance classroom performance by collaborating with peers, department chairs and  administrators. 
• Participate in ongoing professional development. 
• Establish a learning community within the classroom where all students are recognized for their strengths and student behavior expectations are clear. 
• Assure all students are proficient in class fundamentals. 
• Keep accurate records and complete all paperwork in a timely fashion. 
• Demonstrate flexibility in duties. 
• Promote and maintain a safe and healthful environment in the classroom and building. 
• Be knowledgeable of, and adhere to, all procedures and practices contained in the current employee, student and parent Handbooks. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: HS Diploma, Experience in relevant subject matter, Preference given for valid SC Teaching Certificate.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Classroom environment with limited exposure to outside conditions. Activities require movement/lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds

York Preparatory Academy https://www.yorkprepsc.org/

York Preparatory Academy is a free public charter school founded in 2010. Located on our 43-acre campus in Rock Hill, South Carolina, York Prep provides education to students in Kindergarten through 12th grade who live in South Carolina regardless of the assigned school district. We strongly believe in the potential of all students and believe that through a strong partnership with the community and families, we can help each child grow and succeed.

The mission of the York Preparatory Academy is that its students possess the knowledge, skills, character, and determination necessary to excel in their chosen post-secondary pursuits and in life.