Elementary Music Teacher

East Lansing Public Schools•East Lansing, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In alignment with the established policies and procedures of the East Lansing Public School District, the Elementary Music Teacher is responsible for instructing students in the area of elementary music education, at the K-5 grade level. The duties listed below are not intended to be all-inclusive; rather, they are representative of some of the primary responsibilities associated with this position. Displays a high degree of knowledge in teaching at the elementary level and is continuously improving competence. Organizes learning activities to provide varied classroom activities that are congruent with educational goals and objectives. Applies sound principles of learning and motivation in the planning, delivery and assessment phases of instructional delivery. Uses technology as a tool within the classroom and as a management tool. Establishes healthy relationships with students and staff and models respect for and acceptance of all persons in the school setting. Establishes healthy relationships with families and the community. Maintains professional ethics and responsibilities including participation in the total school program, participation in curriculum development and building committees. Displays commitment to the district’s school improvement process, school-based governance system and curriculum development efforts. Has experience working with a diverse student population and/or a history of promoting diversity through their practices.

Requirements

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a K-12 music endorsement required either a JX or JQ endorsement
Skills in recruiting, maintaining enrollment and good relationships with colleagues and membership in professional music associations
Outstanding musicianship
Strong individual instrument pedagogical skills
Effective podium/rehearsal skills
Enthusiasm and passion to interpret and teach the art of music and in teaching students
Maintains professional ethics and responsibilities including participation in the total school program, participation in curriculum development and building committees and providing a positive role model for students.
Commitment to the district’s school improvement process, school-based governance system and curriculum development efforts.
Has experience working with a diverse student population and/or a history of promoting diversity through their practices

Responsibilities

Instructing students in the area of elementary music education, at the K-5 grade level.
Organizing learning activities to provide varied classroom activities that are congruent with educational goals and objectives.
Applying sound principles of learning and motivation in the planning, delivery and assessment phases of instructional delivery.
Using technology as a tool within the classroom and as a management tool.
Establishing healthy relationships with students and staff and modeling respect for and acceptance of all persons in the school setting.
Establishing healthy relationships with families and the community.
Maintaining professional ethics and responsibilities including participation in the total school program, participation in curriculum development and building committees.
Displaying commitment to the district’s school improvement process, school-based governance system and curriculum development efforts.
Providing a positive role model for students.