Burgundy Farm Country Day School is a progressive school on a pastoral 25-acre campus near Alexandria, Virginia, serving 280 children in junior kindergarten through 8th grade. Burgundy believes children learn best in an inclusive, creative and nurturing environment that engages the whole child. Our innovative, hands-on approach to education cultivates independent thinking, promotes academic excellence, instills respect for diversity, and teaches responsibility for self, for others, and for the natural world. For more information, visit www.burgundyfarm.org.

Position Description:

Burgundy seeks a dynamic and fun-loving part-time Strings teacher for 3rd-8th grade. Instrumental classes are offered once each week in 40 minute blocks. We currently offer violin, viola and cello and the typical class size is 8-14 students. The students are familiar with a mixture of sight reading, some technical exercises and learning in a fun and progressive atmosphere. Recital participation is required for each class once each year as well as our December school-wide daytime concert.The strings teacher will be required to attend these recitals.

 The qualified candidate will have:

• Genuine love of learning and desire to work with children as a facilitator of learning
• A degree with a major in music or a related field
• An ability to help students develop a joy for music
• Collaborative spirit; interest in team-teaching and planning
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and manage a positive classroom grounded in a belief that all learning begins with attending to children’s developmental social and emotional needs
• An interest in teaching a student-centered, inquiry-based curriculum that responds to student interest and need
• Commitment to teaching diverse learning styles and differentiated instruction
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity, both in teaching and in your work with colleagues and families
• Interest in outdoor, hands-on and environmental education

Hours:

• The hours for this position are somewhat flexible as we build the schedule for the year.
• The position should be 7-9 teaching hours in a typical week. 1 hour of paid planning time is offered per week as well as paid time for recitals and any related rehearsals.

Salary:

• Pay is $65.00/hour.

How to Apply: Please submit a letter of interest, specific to this position, and resume to Elizabeth Lener at hiring@burgundyfarm.org.

Burgundy Farm Country Day School actively maintains its commitment to equal opportunity for all employees. To fulfill this commitment, we recruit, hire, promote, and retain individuals in all job titles without regard to race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, or disability.

About Burgundy Farm Country Day School

Burgundy Farm Country Day School is a progressive, coed day school on a pastoral 25-acre campus near Alexandria, Virginia. We serve 280 children in junior kindergarten through 8th grade. Burgundy believes children learn best in an inclusive, creative and nurturing environment that engages the whole child. Our innovative, hands-on approach to education cultivates independent thinking, promotes academic excellence, instills respect for diversity, and teaches responsibility for self, for others, and for the natural world. For more information, visit www.burgundyfarm.org.

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