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Mixed Teacher (Elementary)

Department of Defense Education Activity 📍 Camp Kinser Posted 1 day ago
🔐 Not Required SOFA $56K – $112K

Teach elementary students music and physical education at Kinser Elementary School, differentiating instruction and collaborating with educational staff.

Responsibilities

Differentiate instruction for individual student learning styles/needs.

Document student progress using formative and summative assessment tools.

Provide effective strategies to assist students in mastering content standards.

Collaborate with educational staff (such as other teachers, school-based specialists, other resource personnel, and community resources) to meet student learning needs.

Evaluate the educational progress of students.

Demonstrate respect for each student's background experience/culture.

Requirements

Who May Apply

U.S. Citizens

Education Requirements

  • Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • At least 40 semester hours in general education coursework (English, history, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, languages, science, philosophy, psychology)
  • Minimum of 18 semester hours of professional teacher education coursework (learning process, tests and measurement, educational philosophy, psychology, social foundations, methods of teaching, curriculum)
  • Student teaching or internship as part of an approved teacher education program

Certification/License

  • Valid fully professional state teaching license in content areas (unencumbered)
  • Praxis I and II or seven years of teaching at PreK-12 level can substitute for unencumbered license
  • Military spouse preference applicants may be considered with encumbered license

Subject-Specific Requirements

0151 - Teacher, Music (ES):

  • Minimum of 24 semester hours in music education or music
  • Additional 9 semester hours of methods of teaching music
  • Coursework should include K-12 music courses covering general music, instrumental music, and vocal/choral music

0155 - Teacher, Physical Education (ES):

  • Minimum of 24 semester hours in physical education, kinesiology, or exercise science
  • Course in methods of teaching physical education at K-12 level
  • Minimum of 12 semester hours of upper-level coursework in physical education, kinesiology, adaptive physical education, or exercise science

Benefits

Benefits

  • Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters (subject to approval)
  • Home leave
  • Overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250
  • Bargaining unit position covered by the FEA Department of Defense 1302
Living Quarters AllowanceHome leaveOverseas allowancesBargaining unitGovernment quarters
Additional Info

Locations

  • Makiminato Okinawa, Japan

Position Details

  • This is a ES Mixed Position with 0155 (Physical Education) and 0151 (Music) located at Kinser Elementary School
  • Vacancy is for the 26/27 School year
  • Position ID: NC7X-26-12937000-EAS
  • Organization: Pacific South District, Department of Defense Education Activity
  • Total openings: 1

Application Information

  • DO NOT apply via USAJOBS - Applications submitted through USA Jobs will not be accepted
  • Submit application through DoDEA Employment Application System (EAS): https://webapps.dodea.edu/eas/login.cfm
  • Required documents: Online EAS application, license/certification, eligibility documentation (SF-50, DD-214 if applicable), transcripts (bachelor's, master's if applicable, EDS if applicable, doctorate if applicable)

Conditions of Employment

  • Applicants must comply with Exceptional Family Member Program requirements (DoD Instruction 1315.19)
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA)
  • Ordinarily Resident restrictions apply and vary depending on host nation
  • Family members with special medical needs: ensure medical needs can be met in host nation
  • Access to military medical/dental facilities is space-available and reimbursable only
  • Host nation medical facilities may be only care available
  • Foreign area benefits (LQA, home leave, etc.) subject to approval for selectees initially recruited from U.S.
  • Overseas allowances authorized per DSSR and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250
  • Same-sex domestic partners/spouses: host country laws may affect ability to accompany and receive benefits
  • Reasonable accommodation available for applicants with disability
  • Position covered by FEA Department of Defense 1302 bargaining unit
  • Security clearance: Not required
  • Promotion potential: None
  • Financial disclosure: Not required
  • Drug test: Not required
  • Travel: 0%
  • Telework: Not eligible
  • Remote work: Not eligible

Skills & Keywords

Elementary educationMusic educationPhysical educationTeaching certificationDifferentiated instructionStudent assessmentCurriculum developmentClassroom management
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