Choir Teacher - SY

Position: Choir Teacher - 2026-2027SY
Position Type:
Teaching/Professional Positions/Music

Date Posted:
4/29/2026

Location:
Appoquinimink High School

Date Available:
26-27 SY

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Choir Teacher - SY
Appoquinimink High School

POSITION OVERVIEW
The job of the Chorus teacher is to design, implement and assess lessons to increase student achievement in the area of general music. This teacher must maintain a positive classroom environment. This teacher shall enforce State rules and regulations and District policies and procedures to ensure the effective implementation of the educational program.

SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link:
Salary Scales

COMPLIANCE - LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / PERMIT
Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification

Minimum Qualifications listed further below in this job posting may result in the withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be considered grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• The ability to work on a team with other teachers.
• The knowledge and experience to teach chorus to all grades
• The ability to engage students in the classroom using current pedagogy
• The ability to manage finances/purchases for chorus with the help of the main office secretary.
• The ability to plan concerts and events to showcase students' talents.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.
• Uses a grading system which is consistent, fair and supportable.
• Maintains professional confidentiality concerning individual student data and achievement.
• Communicates to students and parents/guardians the level of student achievement and progress toward established classroom, district and state standards.
• Works constructively with colleagues and others for the purpose of improving the quality of a student's behavior and academic success.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning environment. Notified and involves parents/guardians regarding a student behavior as outlined in school and District policies.
• Takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe, secure learning environment. Other duties as assigned by each building principal.
• Participates in various meetings (i.e., staff, team, parent conferences, in-service training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information or sharing expertise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• Hold or eligible for State of Delaware teacher certification as a Music Teacher
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, methodology of effective teaching
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Skilled in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

• Preferred:
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• REQUIRED:
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• REQUIRED:
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important…