2025-2026 General Music Teacher

Christina School District; Hartly (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate General Music Teacher to inspire young minds at two vibrant schools. This role involves teaching music appreciation and skills while adapting lessons to meet diverse student needs. You'll create an engaging curriculum, encourage individual musical development, and collaborate with staff to enrich school events. If you have a love for music and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Meets certification requirements for Teacher of Music K-12 in Delaware.
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches music skills to elementary pupils and plans a balanced music program.
• Evaluates each pupil’s musical growth and communicates with parents.

Skills

Music Teaching

Differentiation for Diverse Learners

Classroom Management

Music Appreciation

Education

Certification for Teacher of Music K-12

Job description

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Description: General Music Teacher

Location: Split locations between Hartly Elementary School and Fairview Early Childhood Center

Terms of Employment: 10 Month Employee - temporary if hired after contractual start date for teachers

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary: Current teacher salary schedule

Minimum Qualifications

• Meets certification requirements of the State of Delaware for Teacher of Music K-12.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches skills in music understanding/appreciation, harmony, explorations in music and choral music to elementary pupils.
• Experience working with students with disabilities and differentiating lessons to meet diverse student needs preferred.
• Plans/executes a balanced music program and organizes class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the music curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Encourages students to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible.
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
• Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments and equipment to prevent loss or abuse. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
• Evaluates each pupil’s musical growth, performance, and musical understanding. Assesses each individual’s contribution to the performance of the group.
• Selects appropriate music, books and instructional aides to enhance learning and requisitions musical instruments and instructional supplies as necessary.
• Cooperation with Building Principal and staff in providing musical programs for school assemblies, open house, parent meetings and seasonal programs.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• To communicate with parents on pupil progress.
• With notice and consistent with employment commitments, is available to students and parents, within reason, for educational related purposes outside the instructional day
• Other duties as assigned by the principal.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test and physical
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Application Procedures

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at 302-857-4215.

The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.

Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone [phone]

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Primary and Secondary Education

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