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Settlement Music School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Director of Development - Settlement Music School
Maintenance and Security - West Philadelphia
Dance Teacher - Kaleidoscope Preschool
Assistant Teacher - Kaleidoscope Preschool
Head Teacher - Kaleidoscope Preschool
Substitute Teacher - Kaleidoscope Preschool
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - Settlement Music School
Settlement Music School seeks an experienced, senior-level fundraising professional to lead the Development Office
Responsibilities:
The Director of Development’s principal responsibility is the management of the fundraising program of the School, including unrestricted and restricted operating, endowment and capital support from corporations, foundations, individuals and public agencies; annual plans and projections for each aspect of the program; oversight and coordination of all solicitations, proposals and grant requests; research and prospect development and tracking; regular and special reports to the board, staff, outside agencies and funding sources; and along with the Communications Director and volunteer committee, Settlement’s gala that raises between $300,000 and $500,000 annually.
The Development Director supervises a Manager of Individual Giving, a Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager, and a Government Relations and Research Manager, and serves as the staff liaison to the Development and Government Relations Board Committees.
The Development Director works closely with the Executive Director, Board members and senior management in developing longer range institutional strategies related to funding issues and opportunities, programs and services, board development, and the overall position of the School in the multiple communities it serves.
In all of the above, the DD reports directly to the Executive Director.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate has knowledge of the Philadelphia region and its funding community, and a proven track record of cultivating and soliciting direct and deferred gifts from individuals, and grants from public and private funding agencies. Knowledge of music is a plus. The successful candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a comfort level with social networking applications as they relate to fundraising. The position requires the ability to work collaboratively, be very flexible, highly organized, and creative.
With an annual budget of approximately $8 million, Settlement Music School is the largest community school of the arts in the nation, offering music and the related arts to some 9,000 students at six locations in the Philadelphia area, and another 6,000 off-site.
A resume and cover letter can be confidentially sent via mail, fax or email to:
Executive Director
Settlement Music School
P.O. Box 63966
Philadelphia, PA 19147-3966
(215) 551-0483 - fax
Settlement Music School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY - Part-time - West Philadelphia Branch
Hours:
4:30 PM-9:30 PM Monday through Thursday
8AM-4:30 PM Saturday
Responsibilities:
* Walk grounds regularly to monitor street and parking lot
* Trash collection and disposal
* Close down classrooms and studios
* Reset recital hall for activities and events
* Close down Branch at close of business day
Settlement Music School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
To apply, mail, fax or email resume and cover letter to:
, Branch Director
West Philadelphia Branch
4910 Wynnefield Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-5062 - fax
DANCE TEACHER - Part-time - Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts Enrichment Program
Qualifications: BFA or BA in Music, Visual Art, Dance, or Arts Therapy. Two years of teaching preschool age children.
Artist Teachers work under the direct supervision of the Early Childhood Program Director.
Responsibilities:
* Provides any and all documentation necessary for program licensing under PA. Department of Public Welfare and PA, Department of Education regulations.
* Knowledge of and compliance with all Settlement Music School Code of Personnel Practices and Head Start Performance standards and NAEYC Accreditation Criteria.
* Curriculum planning and implementation consistent with all standards that apply to the Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts Enrichment Program. Artist teachers work cooperatively with all Settlement Music School staff, Early Childhood Program staff and all support service providers.
* Fully participates in special events, staff meetings, committee assignments, research projects, and conference presentations
* Maintains inventory and maintenance of arts supplies.
* Seeks ongoing personal professional development and support for professional development of co-workers. Attends professional development opportunities for Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts Enrichment Program.
* Performs any other duties assigned by the Early Director necessary to sustaining growth and improvement of all programs included in the Settlement Music School Early Childhood Initiatives.
Settlement Music School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
To apply, mail, fax or email resume and cover letter to:
, Director of Early Childhood Programs
Settlement Music School
P.O. Box 63966
Philadelphia, PA 19147-3966
(215) 551-0483 - fax
ASSISTANT TEACHER - Full-time - Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts Enrichment Program
Qualifications: CDA or AA in Early Childhood. Two years of experience working in the classroom of an early childhood program.
Assistant teachers work under the direct supervision of the Head Teacher.
Responsibilities:
* Provides all documentation necessary for program licensing under PA Department of Public Welfare and PA Department of Education regulations.
* Knowledge of and compliance with all Settlement Music School Code of Personnel Practices and Head Start Performance Standards requirements including safety and emergency procedures.
* Works cooperatively with Settlement Music School staff, Early Childhood Program staff, Head Start and all other support service personnel. Communicates all information on children’s health, welfare, education, and family issues to Lead Teacher and Kaleidoscope Social Worker.
* Takes the leadership position in the classroom in absence of Head Teacher.
* With Head Teacher shares in all phases of curriculum planning using NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice and the Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts Enrichment Program Curriculum. With assistance and supervision of the Head Teacher, prepares and conducts small group activities during homeroom time. Communicates daily with artist teachers and fully participates as assistant to artist teachers. Assists Head Teacher with individual child assessment. Encourages parent participation in the Kaleidoscope program.
* With Head Teacher shares in all classroom preparation and maintenance responsibilities.
* With Head Teacher maintains daily, weekly, and monthly record-keeping.
* Supports orientation and training of all new staff, parents, volunteers, students.
* Supports special events, staff meetings, research projects, conference presentations or other assignments.
* Participates and contributes to program planning, evaluation and professional development. Seeks ongoing professional development.
* Performs any other duties assigned by the Early Childhood Program Director necessary to sustaining the growth and improvement of all programs included in the Settlement Music School Early Childhood Initiatives.
Settlement Music School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
To apply, mail, fax or email resume and cover letter to:
, Director of Early Childhood Programs
Settlement Music School
P.O. Box 63966
Philadelphia, PA 19147-3966
(215) 551-0483 - fax
CLERK/RECEPTIONIST - Full-time - Germantown Branch
Qualifications: Successful candidates will have at least 3 years experience in a professional office setting. All candidates must have excellent reading, writing, conversation and telephone skills; ability to work in Microsoft word; accurately take student payments on a computerized system; and willingness to work with and help people of all ages and backgrounds.
Full-time position (35 hours/week) includes working Saturdays from September through June. Summer hours (mid-June to Labor Day) are 9:00 – 5:00, Monday – Friday. Position includes partial medical benefits, paid vacation and sick time, and 403(b) investment opportunity.
To apply, mail, fax or email resume and cover letter to:
, Germantown Branch
Settlement Music School
6128 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia 19144
(215) 438-7133 - fax
HEAD TEACHER - Full-time - Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts Enrichment Program
Qualifications: AA in Early Childhood. Four years experience working in the classroom of an early childhood program. ECE certification highly recommended.
Head Teachers work under the direct supervision of the Early Childhood Program Director.
Responsibilities:
* Provides any and all documentation necessary for program licensing under PA Department of Public Welfare and PA Department of Education regulations.
* Knowledge of and compliance with all Settlement Music School Code of Personnel Practices, Head Start Performance Standards, Keystone Stars and NAEYC Accreditation Criteria.
* Works cooperatively with all Settlement Music School staff, Early Childhood Program staff and all other support service providers. Regular and frequent communication with Kaleidoscope Social Worker of all information on children’s health, welfare, education, and family issues.
* Shares classroom responsibilities with Assistant Teacher
* Supervises teacher aides, parents, visitors and volunteers.
* Orientation and training for new staff, substitutes and student teachers.
* Takes leadership in curriculum planning and implementation consistent with NAEYC guidelines for developmentally appropriate practice and the Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts Enrichment Program Curriculum.
* Posts monthly lesson plans for school year. With Associate teacher communicates daily with artist teachers. Fully participates in arts classes and provides assistance for arts teaching. With Associate teacher prepares and completes all steps in individual child assessment process.
* Fully participates in special events, staff meetings, research projects, conference presentations or other assignments.
* Facilitates and encourages daily parent communication and involvement in the Kaleidoscope Program.
* With Assistant Teacher sets up and maintains classroom, orders supplies, and inventory.
* Oversees and maintains daily, weekly, and monthly record-keeping.
* Participates and contributes to program planning, evaluation and professional development. Seeks ongoing personal professional development, and supports professional development of co-workers.
* Performs any duties assigned by the Early Childhood Director necessary to sustaining the growth and improvement of all programs included in the Settlement Music School Early Childhood Initiatives.
Settlement Music School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
To apply, mail, fax or email resume and cover letter to:
, Director of Early Childhood Programs
Settlement Music School
P.O. Box 63966
Philadelphia, PA 19147-3966
(215) 551-0483 - fax
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts Enrichment Program
Qualifications: AA in Early Childhood. Two years experience working in the classroom of an early childhood program.
Responsibilities:
* Provides any and all documentation necessary for program licensing under PA. Department of Public Welfare and PA, Department of Education regulations.
* Knowledge of and compliance with all Settlement Music School Code of Personnel Practices and Head Start Performance Standards requirements including safety and emergency procedures.
* Work cooperatively with Settlement Music School staff, Early Childhood Program staff, Head Start and all other support service personnel. Communicate all information on children's health, welfare, education, and family issues to Lead Teacher and Kaleidoscope Social Worker.
* Take the leadership position in the classroom in absence of Head Teacher.
* With Head Teacher, share in all phases of curriculum planning using NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice and the Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts Enrichment Program Curriculum. With assistance and supervision of the Head Teacher, prepare and conduct small group activities during homeroom time. Communicate daily with artist teachers and fully participates as assistant to artist teachers. Assist Head Teacher with individual child assessment. Encourage parent participation in the Kaleidoscope program.
* With Head Teacher, share in all classroom preparation and maintenance responsibilities.
* With Head Teacher, maintain daily, weekly, and monthly record-keeping.
* Support orientation and training of all new staff, parents, volunteers, students.
* Support special events, staff meetings, research projects, conference presentations or other assignments.
* Participate and contribute to program planning, evaluation and professional development. Seek ongoing professional development.
* Perform any other duties assigned by the Early Childhood Program Director necessary to sustaining the growth and improvement of all programs included in the Settlement Music School Early Childhood Initiatives.
Substitute teachers work under the direct supervision of the Head Teacher.
Settlement Music School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
To apply, mail, fax or email resume and cover letter to:
, Director of Early Childhood Programs
Settlement Music School
P.O. Box 63966
Philadelphia, PA 19147-3966
(215) 551-0483 - fax
FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Settlement Music School welcomes resumes and letters of interest from qualified teachers seeking employment in the core program of afternoon, evening and Saturday instruction or in various daytime programs that the School offers.
In general, Settlement employs fully credentialed and experienced specialist teachers. Settlement gives preference to candidates willing to work at multiple locations and interested in making a significant commitment of time to their teaching at Settlement.
To apply, mail, email or fax a brief resume and cover letter to:
, Interim Executive Director
Settlement Music School
P.O. Box 63966
Philadelphia, PA 19147-3966
(215) 551-0483 - fax
The Executive Director hires faculty for all locations. Please do not telephone.
Individual Instrumental and Vocal Instruction
Successful candidates will have a minimum of a bachelor degree in applied music or music education from an accredited institution with a major in the instrument they seek to teach. Settlement generally gives preference to candidates with advanced degrees and specific studio teaching experience.
Suzuki Violin
Successful candidates will have a minimum of a bachelor degree in applied music or music education from an accredited institution with a major in violin, as well as Suzuki Certification.
Music Workshop
Successful candidates will have a minimum of a bachelor degree in music or music education from an accredited institution, experience working with young children and specific Orff, Kodaly or related training. Settlement's Teacher Training Institute offers a preparatory course to prospective Music Workshop teachers who have applicable education and experience but lack specific training or experience.
Creative Movement, Modern Dance, Classical Ballet
Successful candidates will have a minimum of a bachelor degree in dance or dance education from an accredited institution, experience working with children of all ages and professional dance experience.