2026)

Lenoir County Public Schools•Kinston, NC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Music Teacher (K-12) position is responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills contributing to their cognitive, physical, and social/emotional development in the 21st century. This role requires the ability to differentiate instruction, coordinate and improve instruction, analyze situations, make data-driven decisions, and utilize various technologies and classroom tools. The teacher must effectively manage instructional time and student behavior, motivate students, consult with stakeholders, and monitor student performance. Additional duties may include coordinating Teacher Assistants and performing other related work as required.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an approved education program in subject area
NC Teaching License or qualifications to obtain a NC Teaching License
Strong background in North Carolina Standard Course of Study/Common Core and Essential Standards
Knowledge and Skills: Standard I: Teachers Demonstrate Leadership
Leads in the classroom by taking responsibility for all students’ learning
Demonstrates leadership in the school by working collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning community
Leads the teaching profession by striving to improve the profession
Advocates for schools and students by promoting positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning
Demonstrates high ethical standards by upholding the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Conduct
Standard II: Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students
Provides an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults by encouraging a climate that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive and flexible
Embraces diversity in the school community and in the world by demonstrating knowledge of diverse cultures
Treats students as individuals by maintaining high expectations for all students; and by appreciating differences and valuing contributions
Adapts teaching for the benefit of students with special needs by collaborating with specialists
Works collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students by improving communication and collaboration between the school and the home and community
Standard III: Teachers Know the Content They Teach
Aligns instruction with North Carolina Standard Course of Study
Knows the content appropriate to teaching specialty by bringing a richness and depth of understanding to the classroom
Recognizes the interconnectedness of content areas/discipline by knowing the links and vertical alignment of grade or subject taught
Makes instruction relevant to students by incorporating 21st century life skills into teaching deliberately, strategically, and broadly
Standard IV: Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students
Knows the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students by knowing how students think and learn
Plans instruction appropriate for students by collaborating with colleagues and using a variety of data sources for planning
Uses a variety of instructional methods and techniques that are most effective in meeting the needs of students
Integrates and utilizes technology in instruction by knowing when and how to use technology to maximize student learning
Helps students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills by encouraging students to ask questions, think creatively, and draw conclusions
Helps students work in teams and develop leadership qualities by teaching the importance of cooperation and collaboration
Communicates effectively in ways that are clearly understood by students
Uses a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned by using multiple indicators to evaluate student progress
Standard V: Teachers Reflect on Their Practice
Analyzes student learning by thinking systematically and critically about student learning
Links professional growth to professional goals by participating in continued, high quality professional development that reflects a global view of educational practices
Functions effectively in a complex, dynamic environment by understanding that change is constant

Nice To Haves

Hold a current North Carolina Professional Educators license for his/her area of assignment
Hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina Professional Educators license in Music Education (K-12) with a concentration in Band/Choral Music

Responsibilities

Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
Plan, coordinate, and continuously improve instruction
Analyze situations, determine possible options, and make appropriate decisions based on data
Use a variety of technology and classroom tools
Manage instructional time and student behavior
Motivate students
Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and the community to enhance student learning
Monitor student performance
Interact within the educational environment
Coordinate and direct the activities of the Teacher Assistant, if applicable
Perform other related work as required