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Greenwich Country Day School Piano Teacher in Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of over 350. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The new High School, established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on Stanwich Road. Founded in 1926, Greenwich Country Day School is a family school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’ interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose.
GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment which helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits, including a robust professional development program, and reimbursement for graduate school tuition. GCDS offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to support students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds.
Diversity is a core value at GCDS, and we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. GCDS is pleased to offer transportation support and accommodations, as needed, along with an introduction to the local area, for those candidates who travel from outside of the region for on-campus employment interviews.
Required Qualifications:
Experience teaching students from 6-18 yrs. old
Professional pianist
Bachelor’s degree in music performance or music education preferred
Essential Functions:
Teaching piano to students age 6-18.
Ability to work as a member of the arts team, as well as with other GCDS professionals
Personality traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of children/young adults- must be energetic, flexible, patient, and creative.
Responsibilities Include:
Teach piano weekly in accordance with the school calendar and student schedule.
Ensure students are returned to their classes in a timely manner.
Support students in preparation and execution of a year-end recital.
Effectively communicate with parents.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Teaching Instruction - Imparting knowledge or skills to others through effective methods and procedures tailored to various situations.
Communication- Conveying oral and written information clearly and giving full attention to what others are saying.
Reasoning- Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
Adaptability: Willingness to take on diverse roles within the school, demonstrating flexibility and patience.
Safety and Security- Must have knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for the protection of people, data, property, and school.
Physical Requirements- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk frequently across campuses
Classification:
Regular, part-time position (10 months, 29 hrs or less/wk)
Exempt-Salaried
Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to send a cover letter and resume to:
Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting and Talent
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