Job Information
Benton Community School District MS/HS Vocal Music Teacher in Van Horne, Iowa
MS/HS Vocal Music Teacher JobID: 1402
Position Type:
High School Teaching/ Music - Vocal
Date Posted:
4/17/2024
Location:
Benton Community Middle - High School
Date Available:
2024-2025 School Year
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Benton Community is seeking a certified, passionate, relationship driven, motivated, and student-first educator to serve students as a vocal music teacher. We are currently seeking candidates for the following position:
MS/HS Vocal Music Teacher
Overview:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Vocal Music Teacher to join our dynamic team at Benton Community Middle and High School. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students in seventh through twelfth grades, with a focus on cultivating musical excellence, fostering creativity, and instilling a love for vocal music. This position will involve teaching or assisting with various vocal ensembles, including seventh and eighth-grade women's choir, high school women's choir, middle school show choir, and seventh-grade general music. Additionally, the role will encompass administrative tasks, assisting with auditions and competitions, fundraising activities, and overall program supervision. In this position, you will work closely with one other full-time employee in the vocal music department.
Responsibilities:
Conducting and Directing Vocal Ensembles:
Lead rehearsals and performances for seventh and eighth-grade women's choir, high school women's choir, and middle school show choir.
Develop and implement a curriculum aligned with state standards to enhance vocal skills, music literacy, and ensemble performance.
Teaching General Music:
Deliver engaging lessons for seventh-grade general music classes, covering fundamental music concepts, history, and appreciation.
Assisting with High School Vocal Music Program:
Collaborate with the high school vocal music director to prepare students for All-State auditions, state solo competitions, and other performance opportunities.
Support the organization and hosting of a show choir competition, coordinating logistics and ensuring a smooth event.
Assistant Directing High School Show Choirs: (one preparatory, one varsity)
Assisting with the rehearsal process, choreography, and other musical elements for two high school show choirs.
Prepare students for competitions, performances, and community events. Travel with the high school show choirs to various competitions.
Administrative and Supervisory Duties:
Assist with administrative tasks related to the 7-12 vocal music program, including scheduling, budgeting, and communication with students, parents, and staff.
Provide general supervision and support to students during rehearsals, performances, and other program-related activities.
Fundraising Activities:
Develop and implement fundraising initiatives to support the vocal music program's financial needs.
Availability for some Nights and Weekends:
Be available for some evening and weekend rehearsals, performances, competitions, and other events as required by the program schedule.
Qualifications:
Valid teaching certification/license in Music Education.
Strong conducting and vocal coaching skills.
Proficiency in music theory, sight-reading, and vocal pedagogy.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Piano skills are encouraged but not required.
Interested applicants should fill out the online application at the Benton Community website (https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/) . This position will remain open until filled.
Questions may be directed to:
Ryan Junge, Middle School Principal -rjunge@benton.k12.ia.us
Rob Arnold, High School Principal -rarnold@benton.k12.ia.us
Benton Community is a thriving district in eastern Iowa that is truly A Place to Belong. Benton is a rural district that serves the communities of Atkins, Blairstown, Elberon, Keystone, Newhall, Norway, Van Horne, and Watkins and the surrounding areas. Benton Community is located near the Cedar Rapids corridor. Looking for a place to call home?Consider joining us as a Bobcat!
Benton Community is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, should be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the District AffirmativeAction Coordinator, Benton Community School District, P.O. Box 70, Van Horne, Iowa, 52346, or by telephoning 319-228-8701. Inquiries related to sex discrimination, including claims of sexual harassmentpursuant to Title IX, should be directed to Phillip Eastman, Title IX Coordinator, 100 School Drive, Norway, Iowa, 52346, (319) 227-7142, peastman@benton.k12.ia.us.Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 2000, Chicago, IL. 60661, (800) 669-4000 or TTY (800) 669-6820, http://www.eeoc.gov/field/chicago/ or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1004, (515) 281-4121 or 1-800-457-4416, http://www.iowa.gov/government/crc/. This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level. Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school district’s central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.
The Benton Community School District has an established policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The district has an established policy of taking affirmative action in recruitment, appointment, assignment and advancement of women, minorities and disabled. The district expects the administration to know of and fully accept the equal opportunity and affirmative action policies and to make certain that no employee or applicant for employment shall suffer any form of discrimination because of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.