Academic Specialist-Lang Ranch TK and Kindergarten Music or Dance Specialist chez Conejo Valley Unified School District, CA

About the Department

TK and Kindergarten Music or Dance Specialist
 Part-Time Position – Lang Ranch Elementary School

$18-$25/hour; 5-10hrs/week

Lang Ranch Elementary is seeking a passionate and energetic Music or Dance Specialist to engage our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students in meaningful, developmentally appropriate arts instruction. This part-time position is perfect for an individual who brings creativity, joy, and a love for the performing arts into the classroom while nurturing our youngest learners through music and/or movement.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver engaging music or dance lessons for TK and Kindergarten students that promote creativity, self-expression, and foundational skills.
   
   
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and joyful environment that encourages participation and exploration.
   
   
• Incorporate elements of play, rhythm, movement, and storytelling to support early childhood development.
   
   
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate arts instruction with early learning standards.
   
   
• Plan and facilitate informal showcases or performances that celebrate student learning.
   
   
• Maintain classroom materials and equipment related to music or dance instruction.
   
   

Qualifications:

• Experience working with young children, preferably in an educational or enrichment setting.
   
   
• Background in music, dance, early childhood education, or a related field.
   
   
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
   
   
• Ability to adapt instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with the California Visual and Performing Arts Standards for Music and Dance.
   
   
• Ability to play an instrument, lead songs, or choreograph age-appropriate movement routines.
   
   
• Experience using arts-based strategies to support social-emotional learning.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 
Graduation from high school or equivalency.
 
 

Other Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamental principles, methods and procedures of operating computers and peripheral equipment;
• Fundamentals in classroom behavior management and support; classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct;
• Applicable laws, codes, policies and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Computer hardware systems and software applications utilized by the District.