Job Description:
2025 - 2026 SCHOOL YEAR
(Posted: 03/10/2025)
 
POSITION:  Elementary Vocal Music Teacher (District-Wide)
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree - Music Education; Ability to provide elementary vocal music instruction is required;                                  Ability to provide elementary strings instruction is preferred
 
Application Submission Procedure – External Candidates 

• To ensure full consideration, please complete our online application.
• Applications are accepted only through this process-mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered.
• Upload letter of interest, resume, three (3) letters of recommendation, a copy of your Missouri certification, and transcripts.
• All documents are required-partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately.

Application Submission Procedure – Internal Candidates 

• To ensure full consideration, please complete internal application.
• Under Apply for Jobs - Internal, click online application. New applicants will then create an internal profile by first clicking Yes, I am an employee.
• Once logged in, click on “Job Listings” and apply for the position.

 
SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule 
 
DEADLINE: March 21, 2025
 
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
 
 
JOB TITLE:                       Elementary Vocal Music Teacher
 
Position Summary:            Provides instruction in the area of Vocal Music.  Works to develop in each student an appreciation of the art of music as part of general culture. Helps students develop individual and group skill.                   
                 
REPORTS TO:                  Principal                             
 
EXAMPLE (S) of WORK PERFORMED:
 

• Introduces students to music of high quality in a variety of types and styles.
• Develops students’ knowledge and skills in listening and reading music.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals and musical performances.
• Builds and maintains a program that attracts students.
• Plans, rehearses and directs students in musical performances for school and community; applies knowledge of District procedures and limitations set on performances.
• Collaborates with other District music instructors to ensure continuity of instructional delivery and programming.
• Demonstrates appropriate long and short-term preparation for classroom instruction.
• Holds high expectations for all students and sees themselves as facilitators of student learning.
• Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in-group settings.
• Assess student progress, provides students and parents with specific feedback, and uses the results to adjust instruction as needed.

For More Information & To Apply, Please Visit Ritenour School District's, Employment Page.