Music Teacher K-8|General Music & Instruments

Job Description

Job Description

Music Teacher K–8 | General Music & Instrumental Instruction

The Music Teacher will provide comprehensive music instruction for students in grades K–8, fostering musical literacy, creativity, and performance skills. This role emphasizes exposure to a variety of musical forms and hands-on instrumental learning, including keyboarding and guitar, while supporting a broader STEAM approach through rhythm, patterns, sound, and creative expression.

The ideal candidate will create an engaging and structured environment where students explore music through listening, performing, creating, and connecting.

• Deliver standards-aligned music instruction for students in grades K–8

• Teach foundational music concepts, including:

  • Rhythm, melody, harmony, and notation

  • Music appreciation and history across genres and cultures

• Provide hands-on instruction in instrumental music, including:

  • Keyboarding (piano basics)

  • Guitar fundamentals

• Introduce students to a variety of musical styles, such as classical, contemporary, jazz, gospel, global music, and modern genres

• Incorporate vocal instruction and group performance opportunities

• Prepare students for performances, showcases, and school/community events

• Integrate STEAM connections (sound waves, frequency, patterns, technology in music production)

• Maintain and manage musical instruments and equipment

• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of both elementary and middle school learners

• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation and creativity

• Collaborate with staff to support school-wide programs and events

• Experience teaching keyboard/piano and guitar in a school or youth setting

• Ability to teach multiple genres and culturally diverse music styles

• Familiarity with music technology (digital music tools, recording basics, or production software)

• Experience directing performances or student ensembles

• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Education, or related field

• Teaching certification (or eligibility) preferred

• Experience working with elementary and/or middle school students

• Proficiency in at least one primary instrument (keyboard or guitar preferred)

• Impact Goal

To develop confident, creative, and musically literate students by providing diverse musical experiences and hands-on instrumental learning within a dynamic and engaging environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Vision
• Dental
• Life
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Starting salary: $50,200, depending on experience.