Teacher, Music (2026-2027) Jenny Lind Elementary

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); Presencial; USD 56 000 - 117 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Resumo da oferta

Minneapolis Public Schools seeks a dedicated Music teacher for Jenny Lind Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on general music and vocal instruction aligned with state and district standards, serving students with engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons.

The successful candidate will hold a Minnesota music-teaching license, demonstrated experience in urban/multicultural settings, and a commitment to equity, collaboration with families, and ongoing professional growth

Qualificações

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.
• Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.

Responsabilidades

• Have a working knowledge of Minnesota State Standards and District Graduation Requirements; knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
• Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving.
• Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
• Assess students' developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
• Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning.
• Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.
• Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development.

Conhecimentos

Classroom management

Music instruction

Vocal music

Collaboration

Professional development

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university

Urban, multicultural education experience

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Job Title:Teacher, Music (2026-2027) Jenny Lind Elementary and Requisition ID number:105119

Close Date:No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit:Jenny Lind (10000050)

Site:Jenny Lind (0151)

FTE:1.0FTE FTE, 42 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:Teachers(04)

Functional Area:Teaching

Salary Range: 55,796-116,953

Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Classroom and Vocal: Provide instruction on general music and vocal music.

SUMMARY

Provide quality instruction aligned to the state and national standards.The candidate must be knowledgeable of district music standards a nd have the ability to maintain and advance music skills of students. Must have strong classroom/personal organizational skills along with fair and consistent disciplinary skills. Responsive classroom training desired.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements; knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
• Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving.
• Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
• Assess students' developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
• Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning.
• Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.
• Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development.

Education and Experience Guidelines

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.
• Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Minnesota Musicteaching license - classroom or vocal; or proof of pending approved licensure

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.