Elementary Music Teacher - Full Time, Immediate Opening

Elementary Music Teacher - Full Time, Immediate Opening Westford Public Schools Norman E Day School - Westford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Rita Edwards Miller - Westford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5849140 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026 Job Description Westford Public Schools Visual and Performing Arts education engages every child as a life-long learner through examination, interpretation, and performance. Students analyze and create all of the emotional, cultural, logical, symbolic, intuitive and physical aspects embodied in the arts to understand and share its beauty with their communities. We are seeking an elementary music teacher at the K-5 level for the Miller and Day Elementary Schools that would be responsible for teaching elementary general music and chorus. Qualifications Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter in the area of Elementary General Music and Choral Education Design inclusive, student centered learning experiences using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure access, engagement and meaningful participation for all learners Experience in the various methodologies and practices to create lesson plans utilizing components that provide a well rounded music education Conduct ensembles for performances, within and outside of the school day, and throughout the school year Guide the learning process toward the achievement of district and school curriculum goals Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicate these objectives to students Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do Create or provide learning experiences that develop students' abilities and require the application of thinking skills Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels Organize instruction around essential questions or core learning objectives; teach for understanding and/or mastery; provide students with practice and extension opportunities as needed Assess student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of assessment; provide reports of student progress as needed Use assessment data to inform instruction Create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is shown Carry out the school's disciplinary code and procedures in a fair and just manner Give assignments that reinforce classroom instruction Communicate student progress and development to parents Provide written assessments, referrals and evaluations when necessary for students with special needs. Participate in IEP meetings as required Participate in professional growth opportunities Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students Attend staff or team meetings and serve on staff committees as necessary Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness with all students Position Type: Full-time Salary: $56,869 to $96,778 Per Year Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Music Education Classroom Teacher > Music: Chorus Welcome to Norman E Day School, Rita Edwards Miller Norman E. Day School is a gateway to an expanding world of growth and knowledge. All teachers and families actively work together as full partners to provide the best quality educational program for each child. Together we will meet the needs of the whole child and provide for the future success of our community. Job Requirements DESE Licensure in Music is required Choral experience is preferred Strong interpersonal skills Strong organizational skills Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Chris Louis Sardella , Principal 75 East Prescott Street Westford, Massachusetts 01886 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a "Submission") will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. 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