Music Teacher

Job Details

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

RSU 14 is seeking a qualified Music Teacher to teach at Windham Primary, Manchester, and Raymond Elementary schools beginning fall of 2025.

The selected candidate must have the ability to create and maintain positive relations with students, school personnel, parents, and citizens, and to collaborate with the appropriate stakeholders to maintain the high quality of services.

Below is a listing of the general duties of this position. This listing is not a detailed description of all position duties:

Plan for and teach general music within an elementary and middle school progression.
Employ a variety of instructional strategies to ensure that students meet content standards and acquire essential skills and understanding of music.
Employ an assessment plan which informs instruction and assesses student skills in music.
Present the accomplishments of students through public and school-centered concerts shared with other performing sections.

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Welcome to Manchester School, Raymond Elementary School, Windham Primary School

RSU 14 serves the beautiful Sebago Lakes communities of Windham and Raymond, which are located twenty minutes from Portland and thirty minutes from the cities of Lewiston/Auburn. The seven schools that comprise our district are dedicated to the success of all, including the 650 staff members and the 3300 students. Our school community hires only the most committed teaches who embrace the use of technology and 21st century teaching and learning standards to ensure the highest quality education. We seek to support, engage and develop high expectations for all students and staff members, and offer multiple opportunities for a rich and individualized educational experience. New and experienced teachers are provided multiple opportunities for professional growth, and partnerships with four local universities foster the belief that we are a community of learners. Consistently our students test above the state averages, exceed graduation rates and 86% of our students continue with post-secondary study. The Manchester School Vision Statement The Manchester School community provides: A climate where all students and staff are valued, respected and challenged to reach their unique potential. A child-centered learning environment based on clearly defined high academic standards and real world experiences supported by appropriate state-of-the-art resources. A child-centered physical environment that meets the needs of all programs and showcases children's accomplishments. A professional staff which consistently meet the standards defined for effective communication with all stakeholders, facilitator of learning for all, life-long learner, and curriculum developer in an environment that recognizes the needs of all children and the time and resources needed for each task., RSU 14 serves the beautiful Sebago Lakes communities of Windham and Raymond, which are located twenty minutes from Portland and thirty minutes from the cities of Lewiston/Auburn. The seven schools that comprise our district are dedicated to the success of all, including the 650 staff members and the 3300 students. Our school community hires only the most committed teaches who embrace the use of technology and 21st century teaching and learning standards to ensure the highest quality education. We seek to support, engage and develop high expectations for all students and staff members, and offer multiple opportunities for a rich and individualized educational experience. New and experienced teachers are provided multiple opportunities for professional growth, and partnerships with four local universities foster the belief that we are a community of learners. Consistently our students test above the state averages, exceed graduation rates and 86% of our students continue with post-secondary study., RSU 14 serves the beautiful Sebago Lakes communities of Windham and Raymond, which are located twenty minutes from Portland and thirty minutes from the cities of Lewiston/Auburn. The seven schools that comprise our district are dedicated to the success of all, including the 650 staff members and the 3300 students. Our school community hires only the most committed teachers who embrace the use of technology and 21st century teaching and learning standards to ensure the highest quality education. We seek to support, engage and develop high expectations for all students and staff members, and offer multiple opportunities for a rich and individualized educational experience. New and experienced teachers are provided multiple opportunities for professional growth, and partnerships with four local universities foster the belief that we are a community of learners. Consistently our students test above the state averages, exceed graduation rates and 86% of our students continue with post-secondary study.

Job Requirements

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor in Music Education degree in K-12 Music Education and have or be eligible for a State of Maine Certification in Music (Endorsement 614). Selected candidate will be subject to criminal history background check.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Use this application for all teaching positions.

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Please list your certifications.
  Multiple Choice / Single Answer
  - Maine CHRC Approval Dates
  - Certification
  - Certification
• 2. Please account for and explain any gaps in employment during the past ten years.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 3. Please describe a specific class or class activity you planned and actually conducted which illustrates your philosophy of teaching and is the best example of your teaching skills. What evidence showed you that this class or activity was successful in terms of student motivation and achievement?
  Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)

Contact Information

• Windham Primary School
• 24 Educational Way
• Windham, Maine 04062
• Phone: 207-892-1840
• Fax: 207-892-1851
• Email: windhamprimaryschool@rsu14.org