Elementary Music Teacher

Nimble; Blytheville, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimble in Blytheville, AR seeks a licensed teacher to join our elementary/middle school team. You will promote cognitive growth, build student self-esteem, and adapt lessons for a diverse student body.

You will collaborate with staff, communicate with families, and participate in ongoing professional development to ensure high-quality instruction aligned with district goals and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• A valid AR Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s).
• Demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Excellent attendance and strong communication skills, oral and written.
• Commitment to best instructional practices and ethical professional standards.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community.

Responsibilities

• Develop students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning.
• Positively foster students’ self-esteem.
• Work with a diverse student population.
• Integrate leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum.
• Plan and guide the learning process to meet program objectives.
• Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Implement diagnostic and progress assessments.
• Use effective instructional methods and materials.
• Establish cooperative relationships with students.
• Maintain communication with parents/guardians/staff.
• Engage in professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate to achieve school and district goals.
• Integrate leadership, technology, and communication with diverse populations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

AR Teaching Certificate or eligible

Job description

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• A valid AR Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s)
• A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent communication skills oral and written
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Best Instructional Practices
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community
• A willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education.

Other Information

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Schedule: 190 Day Contract

Responsibilities

• Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning
• Positively fostering students’ self-esteem
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population
• Integration of leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum
• Planning for and guiding the learning process to help students achieve program objectives
• Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
• Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures
• Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
• Maintaining open lines of communication with parents/ guardians/ staff
• Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development
• Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals
• Integrating of the themes of leadership, technology, and communication with a diverse population