SY 26-27 - Middle School - Music - General Music​/Band

General Music Teacher

Alexis I. du Pont Middle School is seeking a highly-qualified, enthusiastic individual to serve as its General Music Teacher. The successful candidate will have excellent people skills, be self-motivated, and have demonstrated ability to deliver lessons to support the curriculum goals in Music and Band. The teacher will develop in each student an appreciation of the art of music, as part of general culture.

He/she will teach techniques of instrumental music expression. The teacher will discover and develop students' talents in the field of music. In addition, the teacher will develop students' knowledge and skills in listening to and reading music. The teacher will collaborate with other teachers to plan student performances throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement curricula to meet the Delaware Arts Standards in Music.
• Plan daily academic, differentiated lessons and implement specific strategies to teach students the fundamental principles of music and musicianship skills, such as music theory and basic notation.
• Be accountable for students' academic growth and achievement.
• Design and implement summative assessments to measure progress towards academic standards and formative assessments to drive instruction.
• Use assessment data to inform curricular and instructional practices.
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
• Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their children's academic success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or Music Education.
• Successful completion of Praxis I and II exams (unless holding an initial teaching license from the State of Delaware).
• Must play at least one instrument with a high level of proficiency.
• Possess a strong background in music theory, musicianship and basic piano skills.
• Strong instructional skills and classroom management.
• Must have the ability to work well with, and relate to, children of all ages.
• Possess the ability to convey enthusiasm and excitement for music to students to help instill them with a desire to learn.
• Ability to reflect upon teaching practices and respond to constructive feedback.
• Must be certified or eligible for certification through approved alternate routes.

Required Certificate(s):
Delaware Advanced License Delaware Continuing License Delaware Initial License Certified in Core Content

External Applicants:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Letter of Interest Resume' Three letters of reference

Internal Candidates:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools https:// Letter of Interest Resume'

Contact Information:
Cristina Kalesse, Principal Alexis I. du Pont Middle School 3130 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807 o:  e: cri Closing:
Until Filled