Certified Music Teacher 2024-2025

Location: Kelly Edwards Elementary School

Contract: 190 days

School Year: 2024-2025

Reports to: Principal

Certification:

Must have valid SC Teacher Certificate/License or anticipate Certificate/License prior to the 2024-2025 school year in General Music or Choral Music. Acceptable certification codes include: 49; 51; 52; 53; 54; 54+; 52; 52+; 56; 56+.

Position is open until filled.

Kelly Edwards Elementary School is seeking an enthusiastic Elementary General/Choral Music Teacher. Candidates should have experience in general music and choral music.  Experience in instrumental music is also preferred. The courses taught would be for all students 1st - 5th grades. The teacher will also have responsibility for organization and execution of no less than four concerts or performances per year. 

Qualifications include:
• Ability to instruct general music aligned to South Carolina State Standards.
• Capacity to develop a choral program to include vocal performance.
• Ability to prepare students for successful participation in various choral programs.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Enthusiasm and expertise to inspire and challenge students. 
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Ability to choose and access appropriate musical selections.
• Ability to positively contribute to an environment that responds to students’ academic, social, emotional, behavioral and physical needs. 
• Experience collaborating with colleagues in and across the discipline on curriculum, instruction and assessment. 

   Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the principal. 

References: Please be sure to provide references that can attest to your ability to perform the duties listed in the job description and for the position in which you are applying. References should include, but are not limited to, previous supervisors/managers, colleagues, current or previous instructors, current principal or assistant principal, etc. When providing references please include a current and valid email address for each reference. All applicants must provide 3 references. Immediately upon your application submission, your references will be emailed a reference request.