Elementary Music Teacher

Job description

Full-Time Elementary Music Teacher

WI DPI Teacher Certification required for grades K-5. Sturgeon Bay School District is seeking a qualified teacher who possesses skills and understanding of WI Music Standards. WI Music licensure (500/1500/515/1515/2500) preferred but not required. Successful applicants will be a contributing team member with strong communication skills and develop strong collegial and parent relationships.

Qualifications

• WI DPI Teacher Certification required for grades K-5
• Successful applicants will be a contributing team member with strong communication skills and can develop strong collegial and parent relationships

Responsibilities

• Assess student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians.
• Lead school performances and support extracurricular music activities.
• Collaborate with staff and participate in professional development.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Music Education or related field
• WI Music licensure (500/1500/515/1515/2500) preferred but not required.
• Experience working with children from diverse and adapting lessons to meet various learning styles.

Pathways to Obtain Music License If You Are Not A Licensed Music Teacher

Depending on your academic background, you can secure this license through a few distinct routes:

• Traditional Prep Program: Completion of an approved Music Education Bachelor''s Degree from an accredited university, which triggers an institutional endorsement directly to DPI.
• Add-on Certification via Testing: If you already hold a valid Wisconsin teaching license in another subject, you can add the PK-12 Music endorsement by achieving a passing score on the required Praxis Subject Assessment for Music.
• Professional Teaching Permit: If you have a bachelor''s degree in music but did not complete a teacher preparation program, you can apply for an alternative permit if you have at least five years of professional music experience and a backing district sponsor.

Application Deadline

• -until filled

The School District of Sturgeon Bay is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices. Pre-employment screenings (criminal background check and physical) are required by Wis. Stats. §118.25 for all school employees.

Information about our district:

Sturgeon Bay is a district that values teamwork with a focus on encouraging staff topursue and expand their areas of strength and expertise. The district is in the city of Sturgeon Bay but is considered rural-like. Sturgeon Bay is at the gateway to beautiful Door County. "With 300 miles of shoreline, you can watch a sunrise and a sunset over the water without leaving the county. See thousands of acres of orchards, explore art galleries, devour delicious cherry pie, sip on local wines and brews, splash in the lake or paddle along the bluffs, stroll through five state parks or tour historic lighthouses." (https://www.doorcounty.com/) No matter what your particular interest, being a resident and employee here offers many opportunities to live life well.