Music Teacher, Elementary, part-time

Music Teacher, Elementary, part-time

Deadline: June 30, 2026

District/Organization: Vandercook Lake Public Schools

Position/Type: Teacher, part time

Salary: per master contract

Position Details

JOB TITLE:

Elementary Music Teacher (part-time)

LOCATION:

Townsend Elementary

REPORTS TO:

Principal

PAY RATE/SALARY:

Per Master Contract

WORKING DAYS/HOURS:

M-F, 8:30-3:30 (schedule TBD)

DATE POSTED:

June 3, 2026 - UNTIL FILLED

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Valid Michigan Teaching License in Music Education (JX or JQ)

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Collaborate with general classroom teachers to connect music to interdisciplinary units
• Evaluate students understanding through grading, progress reports, and rubrics.
• Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.
• Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and Board of Education policies.
• Supports band/music booster club activities.
• Plans, rehearses, and directs musical experiences for the school and community with a minimum of three

evening performances per school year.

• Cooperates with the school administration in providing music programs for school productions, board

presentations, graduations, and, as appropriate, civic functions that enhance the students' performing

experience.

• Oversees scheduling and other arrangements for the rehearsals and concerts in cooperation with the building

principal.

• Prepares students and required documents for District and State auditions and competitions. Makes all

arrangements.

• Maintains an accurate inventory of school-owned instruments, music, etc. Controls the storage and use of

school-owned equipment and materials; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as

required.

• Submits budget needs annually to the principal in accordance with established timelines and guidelines.
• Orders all supplies and materials necessary for music-related activities in accordance with established district

procedures and budget allocations.

• Develops and implements plans for the music program and shows written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that

reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

• Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional

development of students.

• Other duties as assigned by the principal.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in piano, guitar, and or vocal performance
• Strong classroom management
• Strong communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are upgraded.
• Ability to learn and upgrade job skills in order to meet changing demands of the position.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent

interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.

• Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in full compliance with all district, Board of Education, state

and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this

position.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrates initiative to act without being asked.

Interested individuals should email resume, letter of intent, and 3 references/recommendation letters to:

Mrs. Traci LaDue

Townsend Elementary

1005 Floyd Ave

Jackson, MI 49203

Email: traci.ladue@vandyschools.org

E-mail: traci.ladue@vandyschools.org

Website: Link

Attachments: Music-Teacher-Elementary-1.pdf

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