QuaverEd is a rapidly growing, innovative education technology company founded in 2009. Our mission is enriching the lives of children by helping educators to engage students in general music, social and emotional learning, as well as health and physical education. We are headquartered in historic Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee. Check out our website at QuaverEd.com.
The Music Curriculum Specialist is responsible for creating and developing high-quality, engaging academic content for students in the music classroom. This role requires excellent writing ability, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and adaptability to work on multiple projects concurrently. Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to Middle Tennessee.
Key Responsibilities
Writing, designing, and reviewing resources for the QuaverMusic website, including educational activities, lesson plans, units of study, assessments, and strategies for differentiation
Researching and analyzing music, diverse cultures, and other related educational content
Collaborating with other writers, musicians, teachers, culture bearers, software developers, audio engineers, and graphic artists
Editing, proofreading, and applying feedback to revise work
Correlating lessons and activities to national and state music standards
Participating in professional development activities
Requirements
Must be a certified teacher and have a current teaching license
Experience teaching general music classes in an elementary or middle school setting
Certification or experience with a variety of educational strategies, methodologies, and theories related to music education, such as Orff-Schulwerk, Kodály, Music Learning Theory (Gordon), and Dalcroze
Knowledge of curriculum-design models and educational strategies, practices, and theories related to general education, such as culturally responsive teaching and learning, universal design for learning, strategies for dual language learners, project-based learning, and Understanding by Design
Experience conducting research, especially in the area of ethnomusicology
Experience implementing modifications and accommodations for students who receive IEP services
Experience teaching a culturally diverse population
Technical Skills And Attributes
Familiarity with Google Suite software
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud software
Proficiency in music notation software
Familiarity with one or more AI applications
Ability to work collaboratively or independently depending on project needs
Strong problem-solving skills
Please submit a resume and cover letter along with three references.
The Job Title role is not a remote work position. All employees must live within commuting distance of Music Row in Nashville. We are currently requiring all team members to work at minimum 3 days a week in the office on the QuaverEd campus and allowing 2 days remote. This requirement is subject to change at the discretion of the team member's Supervisor and company policies.
QuaverEd, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including 80 hours of vacation per year with an increase after 3 years, 12 paid holidays, 60 hours of sick leave, subsidized health care up to $9,000 per year, a 401(k) program with no participation fees. QuaverEd also offers full employer paid basic life, fertility, health advocate, teladoc, identity theft, and a collegial, supporting atmosphere.
QuaverEd, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or genetic information.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
E-Learning Providers
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