Teacher, Itinerant General Music

Music Teacher

This position will be responsible for teaching band and/or orchestra to elementary students. The assignment includes teaching general music classes to students in grades K-5 and beginning instruments (band and/or orchestra) to grade 5 students. This position may also include facilitating performances and festivals.

Qualifications:

• Appropriate Washington State certification in instrumental music is required and must be on file prior to beginning work.
• Major in instrumental music is preferred.
• A master's degree is preferred.
• Ability to work positively with diverse staff and students is required.
• The ability to demonstrate proper techniques for traditional band and orchestra instruments is required.
• Candidate must have a proven commitment to an exemplary comprehensive music program, enthusiasm, and skills necessary to maintain and continue to improve a high achieving instrumental program.
• Ability and willingness to recruit and encourage participation from students from diverse backgrounds and levels.
• Must maintain a positive learning environment and have the ability to relate to all students, parents, and colleagues.
• Experience working with elementary school students preferred.
• Experience in, and ability to teach both band and orchestra instruments preferred.
• Experience with Orff, World Drumming, and fretted instruments (guitar, and ukulele) preferred.

About Kent School District:

Mission:
Our mission explains our fundamental purpose as an organization. Kent School District's mission is successfully preparing all students for their futures.

Vision:
Our vision captures the future we seek to create for our students. Kent School District's vision is to produce graduates who are globally competitive learners. Through equitable access to high quality academic, social, and applied learning, students are ready to excel in college, careers, and in life.

Values:
Our core values drive our culture and answer the question, "How do we want to act, consistent with our mission, along the path toward achieving our vision?" Specific values are at the heart of our culture because they are levers that drive us towards achieving shared vision. Throughout this plan, three core values are prioritized: equity, excellence, and community.