Teacher; Music

Department of Defense Education Activity

Recruitment began on February 9, 2026

and the job listing Expires on March 12, 2026

About the Position:
This position is a 0151 Teacher (Music) located at Liberty IS, Laken heath, UK
- Europe West. This vacancy is for the 25-26 continuing into 26-27 SY.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
:
If you are interested in applying you must submit a completed application package through the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Employment Application System (EAS) at the following link: EAS

DO NOT apply via USAJOBS. Applications submitted through USA Jobs will not be accepted.

See “Who May Apply” in the “Qualifications” section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

Duties

Plan, develop, and organize long-range lesson plans and daily class work to ensure in-depth learning within the timeframe allotted to meet the course/curriculum content standards.

• Select, adapt, or modify teaching methods or materials that experience indicates will be most effective in teaching the assigned grade level(s) and subject matter.
• Support, counsel, and motivate students to meet or exceed grade-level standards.
• Adhere to and, when applicable, implements safety and security procedures.
• Develop lesson plans, under the general supervision of the School Principal, independently within the framework of approved curriculum standards, course outlines, texts, and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26
  
  JUL
  12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System:
  Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Individuals hired from the Continental United States (CONUS) and their family members (who are US Citizens) are required to obtain Official Passports prior to departure to the overseas area.
• Individuals assigned to Italy, England, or Korea are required to obtain a via to enter these countries.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

To qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below:

State or Territory Certification/License. A valid fully professional state teaching license in content areas or the state’s equivalent (as DoDEA determines comparable to DoDEA’s teacher categories) will be accepted as fulfilling all qualifications for professional teaching education and certification in content areas. To receive full reciprocity the license must be unencumbered, which means a license that is not revoked, suspended, or made probationary or conditional by the state licensing board of education.

The Praxis I and II or seven years of teaching at the Prek-12 level can be substituted in lieu of an unencumbered license and will require all minimum education requirements, a student teaching/internship and full qualification standards must all be met. Applicant’s claiming military spouse preference under the MSLRA will receive consideration for an encumbered license.

Minimum Academic Preparation and Requirements. A baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association is required. Academic preparation of at least 40 semester hours (SH) in general education course work distributed over such fields as English, history, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, languages, science, philosophy, and psychology is required. In addition, a minimum of 18 SH of professional teacher education course work in such areas as learning process, tests and measurement, educational philosophy, psychology, social foundations, methods of teaching and curriculum applicable to the type…