Chester County School District Chester, SCElementary Strings Teacher
Aug. 2024Chester, South Carolina, United StatesChester Park Elementary: School of the Arts Tasked with Developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans for students learning string instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass).Teach basic techniques such as posture, bowing, fingering, and reading music.Introduce fundamental music theory concepts like rhythm, scales, and simple notation. Tasked with Establishing and maintaining a positive, supportive learning environment.Manage student behavior and ensure engagement in class activities.Provide individual or small group instruction to students as needed. Teach students how to play in a group setting, focusing on listening, timing, and cooperation.Prepare students for performances, including school concerts or recitals.Organize and direct string ensemble Support cross-curricular connections between music and other subjects. Ensure that students are using well-maintained instruments and accessories.
Manage and organize classroom instruments, repairs, and supplies. Run a after-school GT strings program.
Organize student performances for school events, concerts, or community outreach. Help the Fine Arts team and the ABC grant manager run, organize and execute the ABC grant for funding for the school.