General & World Music Teacher (Grades 4-8)

DescriptionPosition Summary:The General Music-World Music educator will provide engaging music instruction for students in grades 4-8 while expanding students' understanding of music as a global and deeply human form of expression. In addition to meeting Wisconsin music standards for general music learning, this unique role offers the opportunity to help students explore music from cultures around the world and experience how music serves as a powerful and binding element of the human experience.Through creative and experiential learning opportunities, such as drumming, ukulele, movement, and listening experiencea students will engage with diverse musical traditions and perspectives. The educator may also enrich learning through opportunities such as attending live performances and connecting classroom learning to authentic musical experiences.This position is ideal for a music educator who is passionate about inspiring curiosity, cultural awareness, and creativity through music in a collaborative and welcoming school environment.About the Glendale-River Hills School District:The Glendale-River Hills School District (GDRH) is a diverse, public school district serving students from the Glendale and River Hills community. Our two-school district includes Parkway Elementary (K4-3rd Grade) and Glen Hills Middle School (4th-8th Grade).Grounded in our vision, A community that pursues equity, where each person belongs and thrives, we are seeking a reliable, student-centered, and flexible Building Substitute Teacher to serve daily at Parkway Elementary School.Our Commitment:As a district, we are dedicated to creating inclusive learning environments where all students are supported and challenged to reach their fullest potential. Staff at GDRH are committed to breaking down systemic barriers and creating learning spaces where students of all identities feel a sense of belonging.Candidates should be willing to:Regularly reflect and engage in critical conversations about equity and identitySupport inclusive and anti-bias instructional practicesCollaborate within a professional learning community to foster student growthThe Glendale-River Hills School Board does not discriminate in the employment of professional staff on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111,32, Wis Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer sponsored meeting about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.The Glendale River Hills District does not discriminate based on sex in its education program or activity and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulation not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its educational program or activity extends to admission and employment. https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/glendalewi/Board.nsf/Public (Policy 2266)