Teacher - Elementary General Music (Leave Replacement)

Kent Consortium; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established school district is seeking a passionate Elementary General Music Teacher for a leave replacement position. This role involves teaching music to young learners, directing performances, and integrating technology into the curriculum. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering student equity and excellence, actively contributing to a collaborative environment within Professional Learning Communities. If you are dedicated to preparing students for their futures and enjoy working in a dynamic educational setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and proficiency in instructional technology is critical.
• Experience in teaching general music to elementary students.

Responsibilities

• Teach general music to elementary students and direct performances.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities and professional development.

Skills

Instructional Technology

Music Education

Curriculum Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education

Teaching Certification

Job description

Teacher - Elementary General Music (Leave Replacement) JobID: 2582

• Position Type:
  Certificated/ Elementary Specialist

Contract Type: Leave Replacement FTE: 1.0 FTE February 2025 - June 2025 Calendar: 185 KEA Calendar Salary Schedule: 2024-2025 KEA Salary Schedule
ASSIGNMENT: This assignment will be responsible for teaching general music to elementary students. The candidate will direct school and district/service area performances and festivals, and teach the district curriculum. Knowledge, proficiency, and integration of instructional technology is critical to all instructional models and programs. All teaching staff are expected to be contributing members of the school and grade level team's Professional Learning Communities and participate in related professional development.

About Kent School District

Mission: Our mission explains our fundamental purpose as an organization. Kent School District’s mission is successfully preparing all students for their futures.

Vision: Our vision captures the future we seek to create for our students. Kent School District’s vision is to produce graduates who are globally competitive learners. Through equitable access to high quality academic, social, and applied learning, students are ready to excel in college, careers, and in life.

Values: Our core values drive our culture and answer the question, “How do we want to act, consistent with our mission, along the path toward achieving our vision?” Specific values are at the heart of our culture because they are levers that drive us towards achieving shared vision. Throughout this plan, three core values are prioritized:

Equity:

Student equity is ensuring that access to quality staff, courses, resources, activities, services and opportunities are provided for all students to succeed and grow based on their individual needs.

Excellence:

As a system and individuals, we strive for excellence through the intentional creation of student-centered and efficient actions that operate with coherence.

Community:

Partnership with our community prioritizes proactive involvement of those impacted by school district priorities and decision-making.