K-5 General Music Teacher with 4th- 8th Grade Choral Emphasis

University of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•$50,000

About The Position

Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School, a coeducational K-8 school within the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, is seeking a full-time music teacher beginning August 15, 2026. We seek an individual with a unique set of gifts and interests in both general music education and teaching chorus. The general music and choral teacher will be responsible for teaching 6th – 8th grade chorus, 4th and 5th- grade chorus (organizing and conducting 2 concerts/year), and all K-5 general music classes. This individual will also co-direct Falk's beloved middle school Spring musical.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is required.
Candidates should have successful teaching experience in an elementary and/or middle school music program.
This individual must exhibit an authentic passion and enthusiasm for progressive education.

Nice To Haves

Teaching certification and a master's degree are preferred.
Orff, Kodaly, or Dalcroze certification is a plus, but not necessary.
Some piano proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

Co-teaches and collaborates effectively with Band Director and other Falk Faculty
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about school personnel
Assumes responsibility for overseeing student behavior
Executes instructional activities with individual students or small groups of students
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, instruments, and facilities
Co-directs Spring musical with Band Director
Collaborates with piano accompanist
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
Moderate lifting/moving of various items from 15-35 pounds.
Moving of various items – up to 30 pounds
Physical ability to use office equipment
Other duties may be required that are not detailed here