Middle School Music Teacher & Choir Director

Marion Community Unit School District 2; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion Community Unit School District 2 in Marion, IL invites a licensed general music teacher for middle school grades 6-8. The successful candidate will develop literacy in music, teach piano or basic instruments, vocal technique, and direct school choirs.

Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate curricula, directing rehearsals, coordinating performances, managing music resources, and collaborating with staff and families to foster student growth and a lifelong appreciation for the

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Professional Educator License with a Music Endorsement for grades 6-8.
• Knowledge of state standards and effective teaching practices.
• Strong classroom management and positive student relationships.

Responsibilities

• General Music Instruction for middle school students.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate music curricula for middle school.
• Assess and monitor student musical growth and skill development.
• Choral directing and regular rehearsals with focus on pedagogy, tone, pitch and diction.
• Select appropriate choral literature and arrange performances.
• Provide piano/keyboard accompaniment or coordinate with accompanists.
• Organize school concerts, seasonal programs and community performances.
• Manage music resources, instruments and audio/visual equipment.
• Coordinate auditions, recruitment and family communications.
• Collaborate with staff and administration for events.

Skills

Music literacy

Choral directing

Student assessment

Education

PEL with Music Endorsement (Middle School 6-8)

Tools

Piano accompaniment

Audio/visual equipment

Job description

Marion Community Unit School District 2 in Marion, IL invites a licensed general music teacher for middle school grades 6-8. The successful candidate will develop literacy in music, teach piano or basic instruments, vocal technique, and direct school choirs.

Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate curricula, directing rehearsals, coordinating performances, managing music resources, and collaborating with staff and families to foster student growth and a lifelong appreciation for the