• Instructor/Pky - K-12 Music Instructor

    University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)


    INSTRUCTOR/PKY - K-12 Music Instructor

     

    Work type: Non-Permanent Status Faculty

     

    Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Early childhood education/Childcare

     

    Department: 18180000 - ED-PK YONGE DEV RESEARCH SCHL

    Classification Title:

    INSTRUCTOR/PKY

    Job Description:

    You belong at a K-12 teaching and learning environment that’s leading the way!

     

    The Opportunity and Job Description

     
     
     

    + Participate in the K-12 performing arts center program and curriculum planning.

    + Select developmentally appropriate, yet challenging, music and materials for assigned courses and annual performances.

    + Design, teach, and assess a modern music curriculum that honors student-led experiences while sequencing instruction that is relevant and appropriate for 'rock band' type musicians.

    + Provide accommodations as needed/ required to support academic success for a diverse group of students including both striving and advanced learners.

    + Incorporate effective and innovative uses of technology to support teaching, learning, and collaboration in a 1:1 learning environment.

    + Administer and analyze formative assessments to monitor student progress and plan instructional shifts to increase achievement and success for all students.

    + Program and prepare students for competitions, extracurricular, and/or community performances.

    + Lead and supervise rehearsals for special programs.

    + Communicate effectively with administrators, parents, and teaching colleagues regarding scheduling, rehearsals, upcoming performances, and students’ academic progress.

    + Manage equipment in the performing arts facility in coordination with other members of the performing arts faculty.

     

    For more details about UF benefits, please visitwww.hr.ufl.edu/benefits.

     

    To learn more about P.K. Yonge, please visitwww.pkyonge.ufl.edu.

     

    If you are interested in being a part of this dedicated team of professionals, we invite you to submit your curriculum vitae or resume and application.

     

    About P.K. Yonge

     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    Learn more about the Gainesville community

    Expected Salary:

    Commensurate with education & experience.

    Minimum Requirements:

    + A Master’s degree; candidates with Bachelor’s degree will be considered, but will be required to obtain a Master’s degree within three years of hire.

    + Florida teaching certification

    + Excellent oral and written communication skills

    + Demonstrated commitment to diversity and effective strategies for motivating and teaching students with differing abilities from a variety of backgrounds

    + FDLE Background check

    Preferred Qualifications:

    3+ years of K-12 teaching experience

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Interested applicants must apply online at https://jobs.ufl.edu and include:

     

    + A cover letter or letter of application

    + A complete resume or curriculum vitae

    + Three letters of recommendation providing evidence of effective teaching experience and ongoing collaboration with teaching colleagues

     

    Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

     

    The University of Florida is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

     

    Resources

     

    + University of Florida Benefits (https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/)

    + Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics

    + Accessibility at UF (https://hr.ufl.edu/manager-resources/recruitment-staffing/institutional-equity-diversity/ada-and-accessibility-services-for-uf-employees-and-job-applicants/)

     

    Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found athttp://www.naces.org/.

     

    The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

     

    The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

     

    This is a time-limited position.

     

    Health Assessment Required:No

     

    Advertised: 09 Apr 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

    Applications close: