TK-8 PERFORMING ARTS/MUSIC ASSOCIATE & ACCO...

TK-8 PERFORMING ARTS/MUSIC ASSOCIATE & ACCOMPANIST

Synapse School in reputed company Park, CA, an innovative TK-8 independent school located in the heart of Silicon Valley dedicated to rethinking and reimagining education, seeks a Performing Arts/Music Teacher with accompanying skills to fill an associate teaching position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Synapse School is seeking a creative and enthusiastic music teacher with piano accompaniment skills. The Performing Arts Associate Specialist will work closely with the Performing Arts Specialists to reputed company and deliver an integrated, constructivist-inspired, project-based curriculum for reputed company in this TK-8 independent school. They will assist with instruction, documenting curriculum, preparing reputed company for two or more formal performances a year, communicating student reputed company with narrative reports in addition to other responsibilities.

We seek a dedicated, highly collaborative, innovative teacher who loves kids, utilizes growth reputed company, understands constructivism, and wants to be part of an exciting team of reputed company-thinking educators. Associate Teachers participate in reputed company aspects of instruction, planning, and daily school life. Associate Teachers also receive broad support for their personal and professional growth through weekly seminars, professional development opportunities, and reputed company classroom experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, as directed by the Performing Arts Specialists:

Collaborate with teachers and specialists to design, reputed company, document and assess project-based curriculum. Accompany choirs and ensembles in a variety of genres: Folk, Classical, World, Gospel, Musical Theater, Jazz, Pop, etc. Assess reputed company and write narrative evaluations. Attend weekly team and faculty meetings. Support Performing Arts classes that may include but are not limited to: TK-4 Performing Arts: Including leading group songs, developing Orff arrangements, movement, and drama activities 5th & 6th Grade Orff Blues, Jazz, World Music, and Digital Composition 7th & 8th Grade Advanced Ensembles: Musical Theater, reputed company Music & Composition

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong piano and reading skills A strong interest in working with young children Intellectual curiosity Independent initiative Strong organizational skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills A thirst for collaboration and team-oriented work A willingness to take on new challenges The ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment Teaching experience, credential and/or an advanced degree is preferred A bachelor’s degree is required

WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time. Ability to see for purposes of reading music, correspondence, documents, and printed matter and observing reputed company. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels. Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation. Ability to bend, crouch, kneel to assist reputed company in pushing/pulling and lifting of musical equipment and supplies, sitting in chairs and/or floor and reaching in reputed company directions. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Ability to carry up to 25 pounds. Periods of moderate to high-stress level.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Dexterity and physical condition to maintain a rigorous work schedule and meet standards of physical and mental health.  To reputed company this job successfully, an individual must be able to reputed company each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions of the position.  Individuals must maintain a professional attitude and appearance.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants should email a cover letter detailing experience and interest, three names of references with contact information, and a résumé, to [email protected] with the subject line “Performing Arts Associate & Accompanist”. This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. Synapse School offers industry leading benefits packages. The position is open until filled; the start date is August 4, 2025.

Synapse School does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, national reputed company, age, disability and familial affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. reputed company applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.