Middle School String Orchestra Teacher for the 2019/20 School Year at Walnut Valley Unified School District
About the Employer
OUR VISION: All Walnut Valley students will experience an exceptional education in a supportive, safe, and healthy environment, giving them the skills, ethics and courage to achieve their dreams in the world of today and tomorrow. OUR MISSION: Walnut Valley Unified, a premier school district committed to "KIDS FIRST - Every Student, Every Day," will prepare all students to thrive in a rapidly changing, competitive, global economy by teaching them 21st Century skills through quality programs that include Academics, Arts, Athletics, and Activities. Selected applicants will be processed through DOJ, FBI, and NASDTEC. NASDTEC is a clearing house that checks credential status in all 50 states.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The program routinely has 300+ students from beginning to advanced. Performance expectations include several on-campus concerts as well as Festival participation. The 8th grade Sinfonia Orchestra has performed several times at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Davies Symphony Hall, and the ASTA Conference. The orchestras have never received a rating other than Superior at festivals. Many students study privately and/or play in local youth orchestras. The school feeds into Diamond Bar High School, one of the most successful orchestra programs in the country. Very supportive school and district administration. There is often collaborative performances with the choir, guitar, and band programs.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
A California single subject credential authorizing Music with English Learner Authorization is required.
Please submit the detailed copy of your credential. If your English Learner Authorization is separate you must submit a copy of both documents.
- Credential Copy (Please submit the detailed copy of your credential that is on the CTC webpage.)
- English Learner Authorization (If your English Learner Authorization is imbedded into your credential please upload the detailed copy of your credential for verification.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please submit 2-3 letters)
- Resume
A California single subject credential authorizing Music with English Learner Authorization is required.
Please submit the detailed copy of your credential. If your English Learner Authorization is separate you must submit a copy of both documents.
- Credential Copy (Please submit the detailed copy of your credential that is on the CTC webpage.)
- English Learner Authorization (If your English Learner Authorization is imbedded into your credential please upload the detailed copy of your credential for verification.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please submit 2-3 letters)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The optimum candidate would have:
-Experience running a successful orchestra program
-Performance skills on an orchestral string instrument
- A willingness to collaborate with the high school program
-A willingness to collaborate with other Arts faculty as well as other content area teachers within the school
If desired, there are several opportunities for participation in local chamber music ensembles, and community or college orchestras.
Comments and Other Information
The optimum candidate would have:
-Experience running a successful orchestra program
-Performance skills on an orchestral string instrument
- A willingness to collaborate with the high school program
-A willingness to collaborate with other Arts faculty as well as other content area teachers within the school
If desired, there are several opportunities for participation in local chamber music ensembles, and community or college orchestras.