Music Teacher, Primary Division (Grades 3-5)

Our Primary Division provides a transformative academic program to engage young minds and promote creative thinking. During grades 1-5, students cultivate independent thinking and deepen their understanding of what it means to be a member of a community, through a curricular emphasis on: language immersion; inquiry-oriented learning, from the self to the world; and interdisciplinary, creativity-enhancing projects.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

At Avenues, students explore the music concepts of dynamics, melodic direction, pitch recognition, rhythm and scale. Students simultaneously develop social skills, coordinating fine motor and gross locomotor movement, while being instructed in the target language.The elements of music are internalized by each child into an organic, kinesthetic learning experience. Students listen appreciatively, valuing music as part of their everyday lives.

As the music teacher, you will also:

• Ensure that all students achieve key learning outcomes for the grade level, targeting instruction thoughtfully to address individual needs
• Build a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to value being at school and feel part of a rigorous but joyful learning community
• Collaborate intensively and daily with colleagues to continually improve student learning and school culture
• Deeply connect with students and vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect
• Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families

WHAT YOU BRING

• 2+ years of music teaching experience with grades 3–5
• Profound commitment to ensuring and nurturing children's wellbeing
• Highly effective collaborator, eager to listen deeply, contribute to a team and achieve goals together
• Dedication to learning, reflecting and developing the craft of teaching 
• Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace constant change, growth and learning  
• Bachelor’s degree; graduate degree in education or related field is ideal 
• Professional proficiency in English 

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. 

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks. 

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. 

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.