Lower School Strings Teacher (long term substitute)

Indian Creek School is an independent, co-ed day school in which 600 students aged 3 to Grade 12 partner with innovative teachers in an outstanding educational program. Located on a beautiful 114-acre campus in Crownsville, Maryland (just north of Annapolis), ICS students are nurtured and known as individuals while being challenged to discover their passions, purpose, and potential. The school's mission statement reads :  Indian Creek Indian Creek School inspires authenticity, connection, and curiosity so every student can pursue their full potential in scholarship and in life.

ICS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission and values, who are committed to nurturing learners as individuals, and who are looking to join a vibrant community of professionals who are passionate about education. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Every member of our community plays a critical role in making sure the institution lives up to its mission.

This role will begin late January / early February and end on the last day of school on June 5th. The position is part time and reports to the Lower School Principal.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grade 3, 4, and 5 strings classes during the instructional day.
• Attend and assist in all Performing Arts performances and events.
• Plan, prepare and execute concerts and productions for grade levels and ensembles taught.
• Attend and assist in Performing Arts performances and events.
• Use pedagogical best practices, learning standards, and assessments to drive student growth and achievement in the Performing Arts.
• Develop and maintain a strong collaborative relationship with colleagues to foster a well-rounded performing arts experience for each student.
• Create a positive and safe classroom culture and community.
• Work with the Lower School principal and administrative team to provide an excellent and engaging educational experience for students.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Lunch and recess duties, as assigned.
• Attend all divisional, departmental, and school faculty meetings including professional development days.

Requirements

Benefits

Benefits and Salary Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's years of experience at an educational institution and prior administrative experience and responsibilities. Candidates will be offered a competitive salary and are exempt from overtime within the range of to dependent on experience.

As this position is part-time, benefits are not provided in this role’s compensation package, and the long term substitute rate ranges from $130 to $175 per day.

Equal Employment

Indian Creek School is an equal opportunity employer and educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.