Kindergarten Music Teacher

Kindergarten Music Teacher

The job of the Music 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.

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. In a Kindergarten center, staff may be asked to perform other duties such as, but not limited to, arrival/dismissal duty, supervision in the hallways, cafeteria and playground, PLC/Meeting Coverage, etc. At the kindergarten level, staff may perform additional responsibilities. Along with the music position, library responsibilities, small reading groups, and frequent whole building sing-alongs may be requested of the Music teacher.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college required:
Hold a 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.