Elementary Music Teacher

Districtwide; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Bluff School District is seeking an Elementary Music Teacher to lead and enhance the district's elementary music program, plan instruction, and foster student engagement in performances.

The role involves curriculum development, collaboration with other music staff, coordinating concerts, and promoting school spirit through music, with an emphasis on inspiring students and maintaining an organized choir space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in music or a related field.
• Arkansas certification in music is required or preferred.
• Two years’ experience in music education is preferred.
• Piano skills, music notation, and basic office software are beneficial.
• Hands-on experience teaching music to elementary students.
• Strong knowledge of music curriculum and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and plans the elementary school music program.
• Develops curriculum for the elementary music program and coordinates concerts.
• Plan performance appearances for students involved in music programs.
• Collaborates with other music teachers to provide special programs and concerts.
• Maintains a clean and organized music room and performance space.
• Uses instructional technology to support the teaching/learning process.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Student motivation

Dynamic personality

Experience (2 years preferred)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in music

Arkansas music certification

Job description

Elementary Music Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 4905014

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 07, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

To provide students enrolled in the district with varied opportunities to learn about and enjoy musical experiences as a performer and/or as a listener. Instructs and plans the elementary school music program.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (desired) with major in music
• Valid Arkansas certification in the music field
• Two (2) years’ experience (preferred )
• Other preferred qualifications: Piano Skills, Music Notation, Word Processing and Audio Recording
• Hands-on experience working as a Music teacher
• Exceptional knowledge in music and music appreciation
• Sound knowledge of music curriculum and instruction
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Responsible for establishing and leading a music program.
• Instructs and manage the music program, promote school spirit during classes as well as performances and encourage student participation
• Prepares the curriculum for the elementary music program.
• Supervises the elementary music program and coordinates with other music teachers to provide special musical programs and concerts.
• Plans performance appearances for students involved in musical programs.
• Curriculum, implementation and all music program activities, concerts and events.
• Dynamic personality
• Ability to inspire students.
• Presents subject matter according to established guidelines.
• Plans and utilizes appropriate instructional and learning strategies and materials.
• Utilizes technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Creates classroom environment conducive to learning and emotional development.
• Complies with and supports all school district regulations and policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized choir room and performance area.
• Evaluates program, materials, and methods of instruction as to their value and effectiveness reaching the goals and objectives of the learning experiences
• Establishes and maintains rapport with students and encourages student participation
• Ensures proper conduct and discipline of all students in the elementary music program

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions 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 frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Position Type: Full-Time