Music Teacher (2026-27)

Dayton Early College Academy•Dayton, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Music Teacher establishes a warm, welcoming, musical environment within the school, and an music education program that focuses on the development of student musical skills and attitudes. This teacher provides instruction in music, guides and nurtures students’ creative exploration of a variety of techniques and instruments consistent with the school's music curriculum, and implements the school-wide standards and practices of student behavior in the music classroom and school. The music teacher contributes to curriculum development, participates/takes leadership in school events, and counsels and collaborates with colleagues across curriculum and grade levels. Teachers/advisors report to the Campus Principal.

Requirements

Valid Ohio Music (multi-age) license
Prior relevant experience preferred
Effective interpersonal skills with children and adults
A broad range of interests and experience with a passion for learning
Possess knowledge of art and design concepts, a variety of media and materials, and broad range of art history
Implement a dynamic and rigorous approach to art and design education
Promote student artists’ self-expression and exploration while deepening their knowledge and understanding of art, design and art history.
Knowledge of pedagogical theories, perspectives, and developments
Sound classroom management skills
Ability to improvise and work through uncertainties
Experience with technology‐integration in the teaching and learning process
Effectiveness in an interdisciplinary, teamed environment
Collegiality and an eagerness to participate in student-centered school activities are essential
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Entrepreneurial spirit
Leadership skills
Excellent problem‐solving skills

Nice To Haves

Skills in graphic technology preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as positive role model for students
Demonstrate a positive, supportive, enthusiastic, and encouraging attitude with all students
Implement, by instruction and action, DECA’s mission and core values
Advocate for, and on behalf of, students and families
Celebrate student accomplishments
Develop meaningful, appropriate relationships with each student and his/her parent/guardian
Be available to students and parents for education‐related purposes, including, within reason, outside of the traditional prescribed times and day, when necessary
Facilitate student learning plans with each family or guardian
Forecast educational needs of each student
Know, understand, and implement DECA’s goals and how they align to content area standards as defined by Ohio Department of Education
Plan a program of instruction that is both challenging and that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each child
Employ a variety of educational techniques in pursuit of educational goals, and establish clear objectives for each student, and provide supplemental and educational activities that support student growth
Facilitate student learning outside the school building via a variety of field experiences
Assist in identifying, establishing, and monitoring learning opportunities for students
Ensure that each student employs materials prescribed by school staff (personal learning plans, planners, journals, etc. as applicable)
Hold students accountable for their academic progress
Report each student’s progress, both educationally and socially, through regularly scheduled reports, phone calls to parents, and weekly student meetings
Attend faculty meetings and other staff development and planning sessions as determined by the principal and school staff
Maintain accurate, complete, and factual records on each student as required by school law
Assess and facilitate the strengths and needs of the whole learner: physically, socially and emotionally, and intellectually/academically
Design plans and strategies for individual student’s learning
Continue assessment of student progress and alter plans and strategies toward student learning success
Mediate student conflicts to the best of your ability
Work with the school team on academic and social/behavioral intervention strategies for student
Periodically transport students complying with traffic ordinances and school transportation policy
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal
Strive to continually improve professional competence