Teacher​/Elementary Music; Fall

Job Title

Elementary Music Teacher

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university;
• Valid teaching certificate appropriate for elementary music;
• Demonstrates ability to effectively instruct students in appropriate elementary music skills;
• Training in Kodaly or Orff methodologies preferred;
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage student behavior in the music classroom.

Terms Of Employment:

Probationary/Term

Contract:

187 days

Salary:

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective elementary music teaching and learning with consideration to behavior management and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individual and group instruction in music.
• Teach elementary music pedagogy that provides students with an appropriate learning sequence and accounts for various learning styles and abilities.
• Work with campus administrators to organize grade level/school music programs or additional extracurricular ensembles.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Working Conditions:

• Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture:
  Prolonged standing stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Motion:
  Frequent walking.
• Lifting:
  Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); may lift and move musical instruments.
• Frequent exposure to noise/sound.

Application Information:

• All applications will be reviewed.
• Not all applicants will be interviewed.
• Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.