Vocal Music Teacher K-12

West Monona Elementary School is in search of a K-12 Vocal music teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The candidate must have effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. They must possess an understanding of the learning process and specific knowledge of the unique physical, social, emotional, and academic development of grade level students. The candidate must demonstrate effective classroom management skills through building positive and strong relationships with students and families. The candidate must be able to differentiate instruction and assessment to meet the needs of all learners. The ideal candidate is passionate about music.

Please contact Tasha Lewis with any additional questions at tasha.lewis@westmonona.org or 712-433-1393.

Education and Related Experience:

• Appropriate Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Iowa teaching license or ability to obtain required certification or Class B license by the district’s starting date for the school year

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities:

• Demonstrates competence in classroom management
• Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families, students, and colleagues
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Work in a collaborative team to plan and prepare instruction
• Engage in professional growth at both the building and district level
• Ability to teach general music classes, direct choirs and perform lessons

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in classroom
• Work collaboratively with grade level, subject area, and building teachers to enhance learning opportunities for all students
• Utilize and develop curriculum and essential standards to meet student learning goals and instructional activities
• Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff
• Prepare and plan engaging lessons and deliver the lessons with fidelity
• Create a positive educational learning environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

About Our Community

West Monona is located in Onawa, Iowa (pop. 2,900), along the I-29 corridor between the Missouri River and the scenic Loess Hills. Our community enjoys the benefits of small-town living while being conveniently close to larger metropolitan areas. Sioux City is just 35 minutes away, and the Council Bluffs/Omaha metro area is within an hour’s drive.

Onawa offers a wide range of amenities, including:

• Museums
• City parks
• A golf course
• A hospital
• A courthouse
• A race track
• A swimming pool
• A movie theater
• Various stores and restaurants
• A pharmacy
• A library
• A motel and casino
• Nature Preserves

With its welcoming atmosphere and diverse attractions, Onawa is a great place to live, work, and explore.