Lower School Music Teacher, Leave Long-Term Substitute (AY25-26)

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School 80 Gerry's Landing Road Cambridge, MA 02138

Date Posted:

March 31, 2026

Region:

Eastern Massachusetts Category:

Artistic/Programming Type:

Full-Time Lower School Music Teacher, Leave Long-Term Substitute (AY25-26)

Description:

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To:

Lower School Director Start Date:

April 2026

Summary Description:

BB&N is seeking a passionate and skilled Music Teacher to cover a leave of absence for the remainder of the 2025-2026 academic year (April through June). This is a temporary full-time long-term substitute position working with students in Beginners through 2nd Grade (Pre-K-2). The ideal candidate is an aplished musician with a genuine love for sharing music with young learners. The Lower School's music program celebrates a wide variety of genres and emphasizes the richness of the full musical experience — from listening and moving to singing and playing. Classes are joyful, engaging, and grounded in foundational musical concepts.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Teach daily music classes to students in Beginners (Pre-K) through 2nd Grade. Deliver lessons focused on the elements of music, musical styles, and instrument exploration. Foster a love of music through movement, singing, and active participation. Select, teach, and rehearse songs with students in preparation for the Spring Concert. Lead students through the performance process, building confidence and stage readiness. Ensure students are well-prepared and excited to perform at the Spring Concert. Any additional responsibilities determined by the LS Director. Some additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, attendance at weekly faculty meetings and ordering materials. In addition, the B-2 Music Teacher is expected to bemitted to the following practices: Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and the impact it has on the curriculum and themunity. Social-emotional learning. Using the visual arts to expand on the thoughts and ideas of the students. Collaboration between adults in ourmunity that evolves and advances practice. Documentation and assessment of learning in ways that make the learning visible. Understanding of inquiry-based interdisciplinary research projects and the development of authentic and meaningful experiences that result in exemplary work (a student's best work) and lifelong learning. Organization and use of materials within different disciplines in skilled and inventive ways to deepen learning. Installation ofanized and aesthetically pleasing learning environments.

Qualifications:

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the elementary level and an understanding of cognitive and social development for children at this age. A Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's degree in elementary music education is preferred. In addition, the candidate will demonstrate the following: Joy working with elementary-aged students, and an understanding of child development for this age group. Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusivemunity. Knowledge andmitment around diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and the impact it has on the classroom climate and curriculum. A desire to continue seeking professional development. Excellent writing skills. Ability to collaborate with colleagues inside and outside of the curriculum. Ability tomunicate effectively with students and families. Curriculum design and assessment experience. Ability to receive feedback.

Salary:

$69,500.00 - $115,754.00 (pro-rated for the remainder of the year) BB&N offerspetitive salaries and benefits, employing equitable and consistentpensation practices. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands. Compensation for eligible full-time and part-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and otherpetitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance;muter benefits; long-term disability insurance, and more.