Job Description
POSITION: Music Teacher (Grades 5 - 8) (Temporary)
LOCATION: Delmar Middle School
200 N. Eighth Street
Delmar, DE 19940
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Delaware certification as a Music Teacher K-12 (Del. Admin. Code 1563).
- Satisfactory Child Protection Registry
- Mantoux skin test/PPD documentation
- Cooperative Attitude
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff, and parents.
- Good oral and written communication with the ability to present information effectively.
- The State of Delaware requires all public school employees to undergo a criminal background check (state and federal) to determine suitability for employment.
- Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory criminal background check, which is the responsibility of the employee.
- The State of Delaware requires new employees to be paid by direct deposit and to be part of a lag payroll system as conditions of employment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build and maintain a successful middle level music, band, and choral program, including introductory/exploratory options.
- Teach music and instrumental techniques including but not limited to: balance, blend, timing, intonation, expression, phrasing and technique.
- Teach 5th Grade Introductory/Exploratory Band that focuses on foundational musical skills, instrument selection and basic performance techniques.
- Teach choral techniques, including but not limited to: blend, balance, phrasing, style, good tone production and quality, proper breathing and proper vowel formation.
- Teach marching techniques, including but not limited to: marching, movement, drill and field techniques.
- Attend and perform at selected community and school parades (e.g., Homecoming and Christmas), pep rallies and other similar events.
- Keep accurate attendance records for classes, rehearsals, and performances.
- Create and teach lesson plans, aid students in understanding subject matter, and ensure that classroom routines are followed in accordance with school guidelines.
- Maintain an orderly and respectful classroom environment conducive to learning, enforcing school rules and classroom behavior expectations consistently.
- Monitor students' academic progress through accurate grades and assessments.
- Maintain communication with students, parents/guardians, and school staff as needed.
- Provide band performance opportunities for the ensemble—a minimum of 2 per year and choral performance opportunities for the ensemble – a minimum of 2 per year (may be on the same evenings).
- Organizing and leading school concerts in the Winter and Spring
- Make reasonable efforts to provide for the care and protection of school property, equipment, and materials.
- Practice sound interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students and families.
- Maintain a professional relationship, working cooperatively with all school personnel.
- Participate in department or team meetings, professional development, and other school-related duties as requested.
- Report to work on time every workday, except as afforded by existing law.
- Perform other duties as directed by the school administration.
- The teacher must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is required to fluently speak and understand English.
- While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers, and reach with hands and arms.
- While performing the duties of this job, expect occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
SALARY: As per state and local salary schedules for FY27 based upon verified experience and educational degree.
DATE POSTED: August 20, 2026
DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: September 21, 2026 or other mutually agreeable date.
CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED DISTRICT APPLICATION: September 6, 2026 or until filled.
The Delmar School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
El Distrito Escolar de Delmar es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y no discrimina a empleados, solicitantes, visitantes u otros, y no niega el acceso a servicios educativos o de otro tipo, basándose en cualquier característica prohibida por la ley.
