Job Description

Position Type: This is a full-time, salaried with benefits (overtime exempt) position.

Subject Matter & Projected Pay Range ( per the D.C. Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023) : Music Teaching, Instrumental Instruction, and Band/Ensemble Leadership: $65,000 - 100,000.

Direct Reports: This position reports to the Middle & Upper School Division Directors with additional oversight by the Studios (Arts) Department Chair. There are no direct reports to/under this position. 

Position Description: The Field School's program is ambitious and bold, and our faculty are required to embody the mission of the school – students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future – in their day-to-day interactions with students, in the design and implementation of curriculum, and in their professional interaction with colleagues.

A flexible and innovative mindset is required. As content experts and students of best practice, all Field faculty are expected to adapt to their students' learning interests and needs. Strong communication skills and a willingness to collaborate are also important, as Field faculty in leadership regularly work with other teachers, student-support teams, department chairs, and academic leadership to ensure that all of our students are being supported and challenged by our mission. 

At Field, we believe that students learn best when they feel a sense of belonging at their school – when they are seen and valued by their teachers, peers, and school community. Our approach to community emphasizes respect for, and the inclusion of, all community members as individuals. We equally value a focus on the common good and the well-being of the school community as a whole. This balance means that we prioritize the community without prioritizing sameness. 

Field is a place where our classrooms are better because they mirror the outside world. We have a diversity of identity, thought, experience, and ability. We believe in the interconnectedness of people and ideas, and we strive to be a learning community at every level of the school. At the core, all faculty of any discipline are expected to be committed learners and model community members. While Field is an independent school we are not independent of each other, or our established academic standards. Faculty are members of the larger Field community and is expected to shepherd the values of the school.

Specifically, we are looking for a Music educator who can teach classes at the Middle (grades 6-8) and Upper (grades 9-12) School Divisional levels, and lead and direct instrumental ensembles and bands in the genres of jazz and rock. Essential skills include the capacity to lead and coach an ensemble, select repertoire, plan and manage rehearsals and performances, and coach students across instrumentation, with special focus on a rhythm section. A multi-instrumentalist is strongly preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach up to four sections of music/band/ensemble classes to students in grades 6-12
• Lead/direct student rehearsals, etc., after regular school hours
• Design and execute lessons, units, and assessments determined by your department chair that are skill-based, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate.
• Provide meaningful and timely feedback to students about their performance. Keep accurate records of student performance and attendance.
• Write quarterly narrative reports about each student’s skill development in the course.
• Maintain a classroom & studio environment that addresses implicit and explicit bias, and that is inclusive of all students.
• Serve as a student advisor.
• Attend and engage in department, grade level, staff, and other meetings.
• Engage in professional development as determined by the Division Directors.
• Attend events outside of regular school hours as determined by the Division Directors, whether virtual or on campus.
• Some extended hours work (nights & weekends, etc.) may be required throughout the school year for rehearsals and performances. 
• Manage and coordinate winter and spring all-community studio events under the leadership of the Studio Chair.
• Represent the school through admissions-related activities as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by the Division Directors.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Have a degree in their content area from an accredited college or university. Master’s and other advanced degrees are encouraged.
• A minimum of five years of teaching experience is encouraged
• Have content and pedagogical expertise, a strong knowledge of subject area skills, standards, and an informed developmental understanding of the age group.
• Have an ability to develop strong, trusting relationships with faculty, students, and families.
• Have the ability to create an anti-racist and culturally-responsive classroom and department.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Have an ability and commitment to continuously grow and learn as a teacher and leader.
• Have an ability to work creatively and flexibly.

Work Environment: All faculty may be asked to perform their work duties at home (in the event of remote learning) and/or on campus. In both settings, the colleague is required to maintain a professional environment. While on campus, classes may be operating either in person or in a distributed setting. Faculty are expected to be present and accessible for the entire school day, regardless of the setting. Remote (off-campus) counseling of students is prohibited for this role, however administrative tasks, may be performed while off-campus. 

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, all faculty are regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active; it requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking (including climbing and descending stairs), and moving/rearranging campus furniture/equipment to meet the student/instructional/departmental needs.

Travel: Regular travel is not expected in this position. 

About The Field School: Located in Washington, DC, The Field School (grades 6-12) takes great pride in providing students with an ideal blend of structured academic excellence and individual expression in a relaxed, joyful atmosphere. Through dialogue among students and teachers, we encourage students to seek knowledge and join in community. Field connects the various realms of knowledge to help students understand their world and lead full lives. For more than 50 years, Field has been a place where students discover their authentic selves and chart distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future.

Contact : Candidates are invited to send their resume and cover letter to HR@fieldschool.org and to visit for additional information about our school community. Official Field School Employment Applications are available upon request.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The School requires full immunization (initial vaccination and all recommended booster shots) against COVID-19 subject to applicable medical exemptions under state and federal law. If an exemption is requested, the School will determine whether reasonable

accommodations are available in accordance with applicable law.

The Field School is committed to building a diverse and equitable faculty. The school does not discriminate based on a person's race, color, sex, gender, identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, homelessness, or any other ground prohibited by Federal or District of Columbia law.

D.C. Pay Transparency Law 

On Jan. 12, 2024, the District of Columbia’s mayor, Muriel Bowser, signed the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 (the Act) into law. The Act requires Washington, D.C. employers to disclose salary or hourly pay ranges and benefits information for open positions starting June 30, 2024. 

Requirements of the Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Law: 

The Act applies to employers of any size and requires that public job listings and positions advertised include the minimum and maximum projected salary or hourly pay for the job that the employer believes in good faith at the time of posting. Internal announcements concerning promotion and transfer opportunities must also include the salary range or hourly pay. Furthermore, information about the existence of healthcare benefits associated with the position must be disclosed to the applicant prior to the first interview.  

Employers are prohibited from screening or discriminating against applicants based on their salary history or inquiring about wage history from the candidate or their former employer. In addition, employers may not retaliate against employees who discuss their compensation, which is defined as “all forms of monetary and nonmonetary benefits an employer provides or promises to provide an employee in exchange for the employee’s services to the employer.” 

Posting Requirement: 

Employers are required to display a notice in the workplace that informs employees of their rights under the Act. 

Disclosure of Healthcare Benefits Availability to all Full-Time Employees

The Field School offers a comprehensive set of employment-based benefits to full-time employees of the School. 

Eligibility begins on day one (1) of full-time employment which is defined by the School’s benefit plan as those employees who work at least 30 hours per week on an average weekly basis, consistently throughout the year. 

Healthcare Benefits including a choice of Medical Insurance Plans, Dental Insurance Plans, and a Vision Plan, are included in the current benefits plan offerings. 

The School reserves the right to amend or cancel the current benefit plan offerings, at any time, with or without prior notice. 

New full-time employees to the School will have thirty (30) calendar days from the start of their employment to enroll in or decline all benefits, including these Healthcare Benefit offerings. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, regardless of when the enrollment takes place, provided it is complete within the first 30-day enrollment eligibility window. 

About The Field School

The Field School (grades 6-12) takes great pride in providing students with an ideal blend of focus on academic excellence and individual expression – all in a relaxed, joyful atmosphere. Through dialogue among students and teachers, we encourage students to seek knowledge and join in community. Field connects the various realms of knowledge to help students understand their world and lead full lives. We live our mission everyday: Students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future.

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