Music Teacher

Music Teacher East Longmeadow Public Schools - 4.7 East Longmeadow, MA Job Details Full-time 14 hours ago Qualifications Teaching visual & performing arts Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Event coordination Teaching music Early childhood education Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) Mid-level Movement activities (creative arts teaching) Teaching arts Bachelor's degree Curriculum implementation Music Education Musical instruments Bachelor's degree in music education Elementary school teaching Classroom behavior management Collaborative teaching Teaching Bachelor of Music Education K-12 education instructional development

Full Job Description The Role:

Meadow Brook School is seeking a passionate, creative, and nurturing Music Teacher to inspire a love of music in young learners. The successful candidate will create joyful and engaging musical experiences that support the developmental needs of early childhood students while building foundational musical knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate music instruction for students in grades K2. Design active and engaging learning experiences that incorporate singing, movement, rhythm, storytelling, and musical exploration. Align instruction with the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Frameworks for Music, including: Fundamental music theory and music literacy Vocal technique and vocal health Rhythm and melodic concepts Instrument exploration and performance skills Listening, responding, creating, and performing music Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning, developmental, cultural, and linguistic needs of students. Establish clear expectations and routines that support positive student behavior and engagement. Organize and direct seasonal concerts, showcases, or informances that celebrate student growth in a supportive and developmentally appropriate manner. Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff to support interdisciplinary learning and school-wide initiatives. Establish and maintain positive communication with parents, guardians, and caregivers regarding student learning and progress. Work collaboratively with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to support student success and school culture. Qualifications Massachusetts DESE Music (

All Levels:

PreK12) licensure Bachelors degree in Music Education or related field Preferred Experience teaching music in an elementary or early childhood setting Experience with movement-based and play-based instructional approaches Ability to accompany students vocally or instrumentally Familiarity with trauma-sensitive, inclusive, and culturally responsive teaching practices

Salary:

Per Unit A Contract ELPS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and are empowered to be their unique selves. We believe that our administration and District staff should reflect the increasingly diverse community we serve, and that we should be intentional about elevating diverse voices and perspectives as an integral part of our work with students. Together, we can continue to build an inclusive work culture that centers equity, encourages empathy, supports belonging, and embraces cultural diversity as an important asset to the overall success of our schools.

Why You Should Join Our Team:

East Longmeadow Public School District is committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and strongly encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.