Teacher (Music)

About This Role

Teaching music at Andersen Middle School in Guam is the core of this part-time position for the 2026/2027 school year. The role involves developing lesson plans, accommodating diverse learners, and integrating technology into instruction.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans independently within the framework of approved curriculum standards, course outlines, texts, and guidelines
• Possess a repertoire of strategies to accommodate the differentiated needs of learners
• Establish classroom routines consistent with a healthy learning environment
• Communicate clear expectations for student success and behavior
• Integrate approved technology into instruction
• Collaborate with special education educators to meet the individualized learning requirements of each identified student
• Participate in DoWEA system-wide assessment programs

Requirements

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required
• Direct deposit of pay is required
• Two-year trial period may be required
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation
• This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age
• Valid fully professional state teaching license in content areas or the state's equivalent (as DoWEA determines comparable to DoWEA's teacher categories) will be accepted as fulfilling all qualifications for professional teaching education and certification in content areas
• License must be unencumbered (not revoked, suspended, probationary, or conditional)
• Praxis I and II or seven years of teaching at the Prek-12 level can be substituted in lieu of an unencumbered license
• Minimum academic preparation: baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association
• At least 40 semester hours (SH) in general education course work distributed over fields such as English, history, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, languages, science, philosophy, and psychology
• Minimum of 18 SH of professional teacher education course work in areas such as learning process, tests and measurement, educational philosophy, psychology, social foundations, methods of teaching and curriculum applicable to the type and level of the position
• Student teaching or an internship as part of an approved teacher education program in an accredited U.S. institution is required
• In the absence of an approved student teaching or internship program, one year of successful full-time employment as an educator may be credited