Dynamic Middle School Music Teacher - Band & Choir (Temp)

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Delmar (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Delaware Schools Consortium is seeking a Music Teacher for grades 5–8 on a temporary basis. The position requires Delaware certification and involves building a middle-level music, band, and chorus program, including exploratory offerings.

Responsibilities include teaching instrumental techniques, choir and marching skills, organizing concerts, maintaining attendance and progress records, and ongoing communication with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Delaware certification as a Music Teacher K-12 (Del. Admin. Code 1563).
• Satisfactory Child Protection Registry.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff, and parents.
• Good oral and written communication with the ability to present information effectively.
• The State of Delaware requires all public school employees to undergo a criminal background check (state and federal).
• Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory criminal background check, which is the responsibility of the employee.
• The State of Delaware requires new employees to be paid by direct deposit and to be part of a lag payroll system as conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a successful middle level music, band, and choral program, including introductory/exploratory options.
• Teach music and instrumental techniques including but not limited to: balance, blend, timing, intonation, expression, phrasing and technique.
• Teach 5th Grade Introductory/Exploratory Band that focuses on foundational musical skills, instrument selection and basic performance techniques.
• Teach choral techniques, including but not limited to: blend, balance, phrasing, style, good tone production and quality, proper breathing and proper vowel formation.
• Teach marching techniques, including but not limited to: marching, movement, drill and field techniques.
• Attend and perform at selected community and school parades (e.g., Homecoming and Christmas), pep rallies and other similar events.
• Keep accurate attendance records for classes, rehearsals, and performances.
• Create and teach lesson plans, aid students in understanding subject matter, and ensure that classroom routines are followed in accordance with school guidelines.
• Maintain an orderly and respectful classroom environment conducive to learning, enforcing school rules and classroom behavior expectations consistently.
• Monitor students' academic progress through accurate grades and assessments.
• Maintain communication with students, parents/guardians, and school staff as needed.
• Provide band performance opportunities for the ensemble—a minimum of 2 per year and choral performance opportunities for the ensemble – a minimum of 2 per year (may be on the same evenings).
• Organizing and leading school concerts in the Winter and Spring
• Make reasonable efforts to provide for the care and protection of school property, equipment, and materials.
• Practice sound interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students and families.
• Maintain a professional relationship, working cooperatively with all school personnel.
• Participate in department or team meetings, professional development, and other school-related duties as requested.
• Report to work on time every workday, except as afforded by existing law.
• Perform other duties as directed by the school administration.
• The teacher must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is required to fluently speak and understand English.
• While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers, and reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the duties of this job, expect occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

English fluency

Education

Delaware certification as a Music Teacher K-12

Job description

Join Delaware Schools Consortium is seeking a Music Teacher for grades 5–8 on a temporary basis. The position requires Delaware certification and involves building a middle-level music, band, and chorus program, including exploratory offerings.

Responsibilities include teaching instrumental techniques, choir and marching skills, organizing concerts, maintaining attendance and progress records, and ongoing communication with families and staff.