Elementary - General Music
Position Type:
Elementary School/Music TeacherDate Posted:
7/24/2023Location:
Richardson Park Elementary SchoolDate Available:
August 2023Closing Date:
Until filledDistrict:
Red Clay Consolidated School DistrictMusic - General Music/Choir
Summary:
Richardson Park Elementary 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, have demonstrated ability to deliver lessons to support the curriculum goals in Music.
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 vocal and/or 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.
They may teach music in their own classrooms or travel to different classrooms throughout the day.
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 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 REQUIREMENTS:
External Applicants:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools https:
//www.
joindelawareschools.
org/ /> Letter of Interest Resume' Three letters of reference Internal Candidates:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools https:
//www.
joindelawareschools.
org/ /> Letter of Interest Resume' Closing Date:
Until filled Contact Information:
Jason Martin, Principal Richardson Park Elementary School 302-992-5570 email protected Recommended Skills Assessments Curriculum Development Interpersonal Skills Passionate Self Motivation Teaching Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Elementary School/Music TeacherDate Posted:
7/24/2023Location:
Richardson Park Elementary SchoolDate Available:
August 2023Closing Date:
Until filledDistrict:
Red Clay Consolidated School DistrictMusic - General Music/Choir
Summary:
Richardson Park Elementary 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, have demonstrated ability to deliver lessons to support the curriculum goals in Music.
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 vocal and/or 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.
They may teach music in their own classrooms or travel to different classrooms throughout the day.
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 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 REQUIREMENTS:
External Applicants:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools https:
//www.
joindelawareschools.
org/ /> Letter of Interest Resume' Three letters of reference Internal Candidates:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools https:
//www.
joindelawareschools.
org/ /> Letter of Interest Resume' Closing Date:
Until filled Contact Information:
Jason Martin, Principal Richardson Park Elementary School 302-992-5570 email protected Recommended Skills Assessments Curriculum Development Interpersonal Skills Passionate Self Motivation Teaching Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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