About this role
K-6 Elementary Music Teacher (w/ 5th & 6th Grade Individual Band Lessons) — 1.0 FTE POSITION OVERVIEW 1.0 FTE K-6 Elementary Music Teacher with the ability to provide individual and small-group band instrument lessons for 5th and 6th grade students. East Marshall CSD values a strong, vibrant music program and is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled educator to contribute to it. REQUIRED CREDENTIALS
• Valid Iowa Teaching License
• K-12 or K-6 Music Endorsement — Required
• Demonstrated proficiency on band instrument(s) sufficient to provide individual instruction
• Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) credentials
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience teaching general music at the elementary level — preferred
• Experience with beginning band instruction and instrument-specific lesson delivery — preferred
• Familiarity with Orff, Kodaly, or other established elementary music pedagogies — preferred
• Strong classroom management and ability to engage diverse learners
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
• Deliver engaging, standards-aligned general music instruction for grades K-6
• Provide individual or small-group band instrument lessons for 5th and 6th grade students
• Plan and prepare students for school concerts and music performances
• Coordinate with classroom teachers and building administration on scheduling
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and community
• Other duties as assigned
NOTE: All internal applicants will be considered first for 5 business days before external applicants will be considered. HOW TO APPLY Please send a letter or email of interest to: Janine Anderson [email protected] or mail to: East Marshall CSD, 204 West Center Street, Gilman, Iowa 50106 All postings can also be found on TeachIowa (iowa.schoolspring.org) and IowaWorks.gov. East Marshall CSD is conveniently located in the Marshalltown area. For big City conveniences, it is within 65 minutes of Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Falls / Waterloo. The City of Ames is also within a 35 minute drive.