Academic Specialist-Lang Ranch TK and Kindergarten Music or Dance Specialist at Conejo Valley Unified Share on X      Print Application Deadline

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Date Posted 9/24/2025 Contact Michelle Woods
(805)498-4557 7409 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
18 - 25 Daily Length of Work Year School Term - mid Aug to mid June (209 paid days) Employment Type Part Time Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

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 ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 
Graduation from high school or equivalency.
 

JOB COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.  

 

Nondiscrimination in Employment

The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 0410). Any applicant who attempts to directly contact individual Board Members with the intent of influencing the deciaion of the Board will be considered disqualified from candidacy for this position.

 

 

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