Music Teacher 4-6 (2)

Sweetwater County School District #1; Unterseen; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A public school district in Switzerland is seeking a certified Music Teacher for elementary students. The candidate will develop engaging lesson plans, monitor student progress, and maintain a positive classroom environment. State certification and a Bachelor's degree are required. This position offers opportunities for professional growth through continued education. The role involves working both inside classrooms and outdoors, ensuring a conducive learning atmosphere while collaborating with staff and parents.

Qualifikationen

• Possess a broad general knowledge of all subject areas relevant for teaching.
• Experience with classroom management and maintaining discipline.
• Ability to utilize digital platforms for teaching and assessment.

Aufgaben

• Develops and implements diverse lesson plans to meet curriculum objectives.
• Assesses and monitors student progress with regular feedback.
• Creates an engaging and effective classroom environment.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Problem solving

Music theory knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

State certification

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Virtual learning platforms

Classroom technology

Jobbeschreibung

• Position Type: Certified Staff/ Music Teacher - Elementary
• Date Posted: 11/6/2025
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: 01/05/2026
• Closing Date: When Filled

Nature and Scope of Job

The purpose of a teacher's job is to teach students to read, write, problem solve, compute, how to find information, how to think, how to work cooperatively with others, and to meet all district-required curriculum objectives.

Job Functions

Essential Functions

1. Plans and implements a program of study that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities within the Sweetwater County School District Number One curriculum.
2. Implements curriculum objectives and goals using effective teaching techniques and materials.
3. Develops, in a cooperative manner with the principal and curriculum facilitators, a plan for the improvement and enrichment of instruction.
4. Writes weekly lesson plans describing daily learning experiences correlated to curriculum objectives.
5. Monitors and assesses student progress and provides feedback on a regular basis to students and parents/guardians.
6. Diagnoses, instructs, and evaluates specific students' needs and seeks assistance of specialists as needed.
7. Communicates aims/objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner in clear, concise terms.
8. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the students.
9. Assists administration in implementing all policies, vision, mission, philosophy, regulations, and rules of Sweetwater County School District Number One.
10. Creates educational experiences to provide students with opportunities to develop potential in self‑esteem, personal‑social adjustment, decision‑making, and other life skills.
    Aims to lead each student to an understanding and appreciation of the principles of democracy and endeavours to develop a spirit of patriotism.
11. Respects the dignity of each student as an individual and attempts to gain an adequate understanding of his/her needs, interests, abilities, aptitudes, temperament, and environmental influences.
12. Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, parents, students, and community in a positive, solution‑oriented manner.
13. Assumes legal responsibilities for discipline and supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school‑sponsored activities at all times.
14. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
15. Assumes professional and personal responsibility for the management and progress of classes under his/her authority, direction, and supervision.
16. Assumes individual responsibilities assigned by principal/supervisor which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments.
17. Maintains accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, Sweetwater County School District Number One policy, and administrative regulation.
18. Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
19. Conducts oneself in a business‑like and task‑oriented manner.
20. Strives to be a good employee as well as an effective teacher.
21. Seeks to establish friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school.
22. Provides parents with information that will serve the best interests of their children and is discreet with information received from parents.

Other Functions

1. Attends and supervises curriculum‑oriented field trips.
2. Attends parent and staff meetings.
3. Keeps informed by reading building and district communications.
4. Responds to requests for information in a timely manner.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Mental Ability

• Possess a broad general knowledge of all subject areas with specific knowledge needed in contract areas.
• Possess group dynamics and interpersonal skills.
• Possess knowledge of psychological, emotional, and educational behavioral development of children.
• Possess classroom management skills which include discipline as well as record keeping.
• Possess technological and computer skills.
• Possess problem solving, imagination, patience, reasoning, creativity, judgment, and analytical abilities.
• Possess a knowledge of music theory and music application.

Education, License, Certification or Formal Training

• Possess all certificates required for the State of Wyoming.
• Possess at a minimum a Bachelor's Degree.
• Continue to pursue graduate level classes for professional growth.

Equipment Used

• Learning Management Systems (LMS) Usage – Ability to navigate and utilize digital learning platforms.
• Classroom Technology Integration – Knowledge of interactive whiteboards, projectors, and student devices.
• Online Assessment Tools – Experience creating and managing digital quizzes, tests, and evaluations.
• Virtual and Hybrid Teaching – Proficiency in video conferencing and remote learning platforms.
• Educational Data Analysis – Ability to interpret student performance data to guide instruction.
• Digital Collaboration Tools – Experience using shared documents, discussion boards, and communication apps.
• Basic Troubleshooting – Ability to resolve minor technical issues with classroom technology.
• Assistive Technology – Understanding of tools that support diverse learning needs.
• Cybersecurity and Digital Safety – Awareness of online privacy, security risks, and digital citizenship.
• Content Creation and Multimedia – Ability to develop digital learning materials (videos, presentations, infographics).
• Musical Instruments – Piano, Movie Projectors, Musical Instruments, Laser Players.

Physical Demands

• Be able to stand, walk, and sit for long periods without fatigue or discomfort.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry 50 feet.
• Be able to push up to 200 pounds up to 30 feet.
• Be able to pull up to 100 pounds up to 50 feet.
• Be able to carry up to 25 pounds for 50 feet throughout the work day.
• Be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, finger, talk, hear, and see.

Environmental Demands

Be able to spend most of the time inside classrooms with some work outside in cold/hot weather. Be able to tolerate noise up to 90 decibels.