Job Description

School Year 2026-2027

Music - General Music Long-Term Substitute

Summary:

Anna P. Mote Elementary School is seeking a highly-qualified, enthusiastic individual to serve as its General Music Teacher. The successful candidate will have excellent people skills, be self-motivated, have demonstrated ability to deliver lessons to support the curriculum goals in Music. The teacher will develop in each student an appreciation of the art of music, as part of general culture. He/she will teach techniques of vocal and/or instrumental music expression. The teacher will discover and develop students' talents in the field of music. In addition, the teacher will develop students' knowledge and skills in listening to and reading music. They may teach music in their own classrooms or travel to different classrooms throughout the day. The teacher will collaborate with other teachers to plan student performances throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement curricula to meet the Delaware Arts Standards in Music.
• Plan daily academic, differentiated lessons and implement specific strategies to teach students the fundamental principles of music and musicianship skills, such as music theory and basic notation.
• Be accountable for students' academic growth and achievement.
• Design and implement summative assessments to measure progress towards academic standards and formative assessments to drive instruction.
• Use assessment data to inform curricular and instructional practices.
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
• Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their children's academic success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Certificate(s):

Bachelor's degree required. Teacher certification (any state) a plus.

State of Delaware retirees are eligible, but subject to pension rules.

REQUIREMENTS:

District Applicants

Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools

https://www.joindelawareschools.org/

Letter of Interest

Resume'

Non-District Applicants

Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools

https://www.joindelawareschools.org/

Letter of Interest

Resume'

Three letters of reference

Completed Online Application

• Out-of-state applicants must provide evidence of certification

Contact Information:

Megan O'Donnell, Principal

Anna P. Mote Elementary School

302-992-5565

Megan.Odonnell@redclay.k12.de.us

Closing: Until Filled