Elementary Music Teacher

Tahlequah, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: ELEMENTARY MUSICTEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge:

Bachelors degree with appropriate teaching certificate in the area of subjects taught.

Skills:

Machines/Equipment:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

No single person in the educational environment has more influence on the student than the classroom teacher. There are a number of areas where classroom teachers must develop competencies and accept responsibility. These areas are:

Teachers responsibility as a citizen.
- Assumes full responsibility as a citizen by teaching a true sense of respect and allegiance to the United States of America.
- Bases the instructional program around the concept that the fundamental purpose of public education is to produce an enlightened citizenry so that the ideals of democracy may be perpetuated.
  - Provides opportunities for students to make responsible decisions based upon reliable facts and information.
  - Develops in students the power of critical thinking.
  - Stresses the concept of individual responsibility inherent in a democracy.
  - Instills in pupils those rudiments of good citizen-ship; namely love and respect for each other their homes their school and their country.
Teachers understanding of children and concern for them.
- Carefully examine and make use of all available evidence concerning each child e.g. tests health records socioeconomic evidence and permanent records.
- Be familiar with pupils interests and their anxieties.
Help pupils develop a sense of security and self confidence.
Find time to allow for a students personal needs as a part of stimulating his/her intellectual growth.
Seek to motivate children so their interests will broaden and deepen to expand their self-education throughout life.
Be fair to the child who conforms and the one who does not.
Respect the diversity of religious beliefs of all pupils.
Teachers must be successful in:
- Classroom Planning
  - Plan so that maximum learning will be achieved for each student.
  - Organize and prepare lesson plans as directed by the building principal.
  - Apply known and accepted principles of child growth and development.
- Organization of work:
  - Be informed and current on the subject matter.
  - So organize that every child can understand the purposes of the lesson.
  - The method of presentation and development must provide a challenge for the fast learner and at the same time instruction for the slower learning child.
  - Be willing to try new and different teaching techniques and materials so that maximum results are produced with every child in the class.
- Classroom atmosphere:
  - There must be evidence of purposeful activity in the classroom.
  - Interest and challenge the students to the extent that every child is anxious to participate in the lesson.
  - Stimulate pupils to think to evaluate information and to substantiate conclusions.
  - The physical aspect of the classroom should be conducive to successful learning i.e. attractive bulletin boards neatness of the room and work areas to meet individual needs.
  - Be considerate of pupils feelings; refrain from the use of sarcasm or ridicule in front of the rest of the class.
  - Allow no put-downs from students.
  - Command the respect of the pupils.
Professional attitude
- Be able to work harmoniously with colleagues.
- Accept responsibility and offer services for extra-curricular activities that would contribute to the welfare of students and the profession.
- Attend inservice workshops/meetings offering opportunity for professional growth.
- Strive to make continuous educational advancement in ones teaching field through study and/or travel.
- Welcome suggestions on how to improve self and teaching. Be aware of improved methods of teaching in the subject matter area.
- Constantly re-evaluate teaching in the light of the childrens achievements. Welcome constructive evaluation of professional performance.
- Contribute to and participate in educational associations and societies whose memberships are available.
- Perform other duties as may be requested by the principal.
Teacher acceptance of the standards and responsibilities of teaching in the public schools.
- Personal standards
  - Good health
  - Clean neat appearance
  - Regular and prompt attendance in school
  - Breadth of interest (community profession pupils)
  - Self-control (calmness dignity poise reserve)
  - Good judgment (discretion foresight insight intelligence)
  - Leadership (initiative self-confidence)
  - Forcefulness (courage decisiveness firmness independence purpose)
  - Scholarship (intellectual curiosity)
  - Honesty
  - Adaptability
  - Enthusiasm (alertness inspiration spontaneity)
  - Open mindedness
  - Industry (patience perseverance)
  - Cooperation (helpfulness loyalty)
  - Consideration (appreciativeness courtesy kindness sympathy tact unselfishness)
- Other responsibilities
  - Ability to keep records accurately and neatly.
  - Ability to follow through on administrative policies and requests.
  - Ability to work wisely and effectively with parents and other adults both within the staff and within the community.
  - Participation in community-school activities.
  - Other duties as assigned by supervisor/principal.

Required Experience:

JOB TITLE: ELEMENTARY MUSICTEACHERQUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge:Bachelors degree with appropriate teaching certificate in the area of subjects taught.Skills:Machines/Equipment:ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:No single person in the educational environment has more influence on the student than the classroom teac...