Job Description

Located on an 85-acre campus, NCCS is a suburban school close to many transportation options. The campus sits an hour south of New Haven and 45 minutes north of New York City by car or commuter train.

The Arts program at NCCS consists of Performing Arts and Visual Arts curricula, providing students with child-centered, age-appropriate arts experiences throughout all of the Country School years. Visual Arts experiences include painting, drawing, printmaking, digital design, pottery, and more. Performing Arts experiences include general music, choral and band ensembles, drama and dance. NCCS seeks an Early Childhood Music & Movement teacher for a long-term leave position starting in early 2025 through the end of the school year to teach Grades Beginners 3 through Kindergarten as well as assist with the choral program and offer an Upper School Elective.

Responsibilities

• Teach Music and Movement to Grades Beginners 3 through Kindergarten
• Include singing, movement, and instruments in the curriculum
• Evaluate students’ growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare narrative reports
• Assist the Early Childhood Division head with the the weekly EC Gathering
• Perform additional divisional responsibilities (lunch duty, recess supervision, etc.) as assigned by the Early Childhood Division Head
• Assist chorus rehearsals
• Teach an Upper School elective offering 
• Attend departmental, divisional, and all-school meetings as scheduled 
• Report to the Director of the Artsv

Requirements

• A love of teaching music and movement
• Additional music and/or movement training and certification preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in music or education (additional experience/education preferred)

Desired Qualities

• Shares a joy of music with students
• Actively participates in the Early Childhood community
• Demonstrates cultural competency
• Possesses strong communication skills
• Cultivates a joyful, vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming classroom community supported by strong classroom management skills
• Is flexible and works well with teams and individuals, all while possessing a positive attitude
• Has Responsive Classroom training
• Experience with, or knowledge of, a movement-based music program such as Lynn Kleiner’s “Kids Can Listen, Kids Can Move”, and John Feierabend’s “First Steps in Music”, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, or Music Together 
• Thrives at leading group activities 
• Has a willingness to partner with grade-level teams and incorporate homeroom themes into music class when appropriate

About New Canaan Country School

New Canaan Country School is a co-ed, independent day school for students in Pre-K (ages 3 & 4) through Grade 9 living in Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Located in New Canaan, CT, and serving 570 students, our mission is to guide students to reach their intellectual, creative, moral, and physical potential. A talented and devoted faculty engages our students in developmentally appropriate ways, delivering a challenging curriculum that builds intellectual skills and fosters creative and critical thinking. We lead by example and challenge students to fulfill their potential, find their path, and follow their passions whether in the classroom, on the playing fields, on the stage, or serving the community.

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