Elementary Music Teacher

Oakwood School • Morgan Hill, CA

5h • $52,000 - $78,000

About The Position

Oakwood School is seeking an outstanding full time elementary music teacher for our lower school preschool-5th grade. This position is for the 2026-2027 year beginning in August 2026.

Requirements

• Passion for music and working with young children and their families
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Personable and warm demeanor with high academic expectations
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to being part of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work
• Demonstrated interest in being part of a collaborative team
• Demonstrated confidence and aptitude with the use of instructional technology
• A minimum of 2-years of previous experience teaching music at the early childhood and secondary level or equivalent professional experience relevant to working with students
• Content and pedagogical expertise
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with arms and hands, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-30 pounds
• Ability to speak and hear and see near and far
• Ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to escort students to different classes, to recess and to field trips, etc.
• Ability to perform repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment
• Ability to work at a desk/computer for extended periods of time
• Occasional to frequent interruptions
• Ability to adapt to a variety of different environments with varying levels of noise, temperature, physical space, etc.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in your specific or related field

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and implement the curriculum as a music education teacher
• Design, and produce annual music recitals/concerts for kindergarten-5th Grade
• Work in partnership and collaborate with other teachers, educators, parents, and specialists to develop curriculum, plan trips, and coordinate special projects as related to the position
• Work and communicate effectively with parents in formal and informal conferences, written reports, newsletters, and other school-approved channels
• Be a positive and contributing member of the Oakwood community
• Fulfill campus responsibilities including break supervision, crosswalk duty, or other duties as assigned
• Participate in Admission events, including Open House, New Student Orientation, and applicant interviews
• Attend various staff meetings, Back-to-School Nights, and other events as directed
• Embody Oakwood School’s mission and values
• Support and follow school policies and procedures

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan with employer match
• paid sick leave
• professional development opportunities
• on-site cardio and weight room
• Dependent children of employees receive tuition remission (one child no-cost tuition/full-time employee), financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and on-site before and after school care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level