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The district is seeking applicants for a SUBSTITUTING in the areas of teaching, food service (kitchen/cafetria), custodial, Arizona Certified School bus drivers (substitutes as well as part time) , instructional aides and an instructional support clerk to substitute in the school office, on an on-going basis.  This means you would be called only if a staff member is ill, on personal leave or attending a workshop.

 Morristown School District is an equal opportunity employer.  Call 623.546-5100 or write, Morristown Elementary School District No. 75; P.O. Box 98; Morristown, AZ 85342

The Wickenburg Children's cultural Organization (WCO) is looking to engage a music teacher to serve several schools in the Wickenburg area, including Morristown:

Job Description:  Teaching Music Artist

We are currently searching for a teaching artist to serve area schools with a variety of needs for the 2012-2013 school year.

§  Applicants should meet most, if not all of the criteria listed in the following descriptions and possess a strong passion for bringing quality music education to elementary and middle school students.

§  The WCO is committed to assisting area schools deliver comprehensive, year-long music education programs to their students.  Through the teaching artist program, the WCO intends to offer support music instruction into the curricula.  We believe every child deserves a well-rounded education – one which includes music.

§  Responsibilities:  The teaching artist will provide a variety of needed music instruction at Wickenburg area schools.  The instruction may include general music and instrument instruction, but will depend on the specific needs of each organization.

§  A Teaching Artist will meet the following criteria:
-Bachelor or an Advanced Degree in Music/Music Education with proficiency in the teaching of orchestral string instruments.
-Strong organizational and communication skills
-Experience in preparing for various concerts
-Has reliable transportation to teaching location or willingness to relocate for the duration of the contract
-Experience working with middle school aged students highly desirable
-Experience working with general music and choral classes
-Knowledge of Orff and Kodaly methods desirable
-Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills
-Willingness to connect music instruction to other subjects in school curriculum.

§  Team Player

§  Stipend will be $20.00 per hour.  Anticipated duration- 2 semesters.

§  Interested and highly qualified applicants should forward their resumes, cover letter, and references to  WCO, 245 N. Tegner St., Wickenburg, AZ 85390 or electronically to music@wco.org