Elementary, General Music Teacher
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Music Teacher
Elementary General Music Teacher
Named a Best Community for Music Education for 11 consecutive years, the Norristown Area School District invites applications for an Elementary General Music Teacher vacancy at Davenport Elementary School. We are seeking an outstanding candidate who will contribute positively to the district and music department. The successful candidate will be someone who is able to commit fully to working creatively with students while at the same time, work collaboratively to grow with the Davenport and Norristown Community.
This position requires an organized and self-motivated educator who has interest and expertise in building community through music opportunities.
* Sign On Bonus - one time (In addition to Salary): $3,000
Qualifications:- PA Certification in Music Education K-12
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience directing youth ensembles
- The ability to read music
- Play piano and/or guitar is preferred
- FBI, Criminal Background and Child Abuse clearances
Job Responsibilities:
- Designs and implements appropriate music instruction in accordance with the district music curriculum, along with national and state music standards, encouraging student participation, fostering a lifelong love of music
- Utilizes appropriate instructional strategies to effectively address unique students learners and individual student learning differences
- Serves as an advocate for students, planning lessons that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students
- Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning with clear expectations and a positive culture of learning
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive, and safe classroom environment consistent with district instructional goals
- Conducts appropriate assessments of students' work, maintaining accurate data and records
- Collaborates with staff members, planning instructional goals, objectives, curriculum, and promoting the integration of music throughout the school
- Understands the unique needs of the young learner
- Communicates regularly with parents/guardians and students interacting in a positive and professional manner
- Models high levels of musicianship to students and the community through performance and participation with students and staff
- Provides opportunities for student musical performances throughout the community
- Participates in professional development opportunities to enhance professional practice
- Embraces cultural humility and global competence practices and incorporates best practices regularly
Schedule:
Monday
- Friday
7.5 hrs/day
Salary
Schedule:
Experience calculated per contract agreement not to exceed step 10
Bachelor's - $62,663- $78,539 (step 10)
Bachelor's + 24 - $67,760- $87,165 (step 10)
Master's - $72,133- $95,070 (step 10)
Master's + 15 - $75,276- $99,400 (step 10)
Master's + 30 - $78,419- $103,698 (step 10)
Master's + 45 - $78,944- $104,289 (step 10)
Doctorate/Master's + 60 - $79,469- $104,848 (step 10)
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