Career Details

Nationally Certified Teacher of Music

Description

The MTNA Professional Certification program exists for teachers who teach music to students of any age level in private or group settings. The program is based upon a set of five standards defining what a competent music teacher should know and be able to do: Standard I: Professional Preparation Standard II: Professional Teaching Practices Standard III: Professional Business Management Standard IV: Professionalism and Partnerships Standard V: Professional and Personal Renewal.

Certifying Organization

Music Teachers National Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

National Board Certification - Early Childhood through Young Adulthood - Library Media

Certifying Organization

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

National Board Certification - Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood - Music

Certifying Organization

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Type

C - Specialty

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