Music Teacher K-8
About The Position
At One City Schools, we believe children — and the adults who serve them — deserve learning environments where creativity, mastery, and belonging live side by side. Our work is joyful and demanding. It asks for deep skill, cultural responsiveness, and a warm, steady presence. Success here means growing alongside our Scholars by embracing structure, relationship, and persistence every day. As a K–8 Music Teacher, you will build a vibrant, developmentally aligned music program where Scholars explore rhythm, voice, instruments, performance, and creative expression. You will cultivate a classroom that is predictable, joyful, and grounded in strong routines — a place where Scholars feel safe taking risks, expressing themselves, and discovering what music can unlock inside them. Rooted in The One City Way, EL Education, and our CRISP Habits of Character—Compassion, Risk, Integrity, Self-Respect, and Persistence, you’ll help Scholars develop musicianship, confidence, collaboration, and character. You’ll also be part of a school community built on Crew, our belief that we are responsible for one another’s success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or related field
- Valid Wisconsin teaching license in Music K–8, or eligibility to obtain
- Demonstrated skill in general music education (voice, rhythm, notation, ensemble)
- Experience working with diverse children and families
- Commitment to restorative, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practice
Nice To Haves
- Experience in K–8 or urban school settings
- Ability to teach choir, percussion, or instrumental ensemble
- Experience with music technology or digital production
- Experience with EL Education or project-based learning
- Bilingual or multicultural experience
Responsibilities
- Teach engaging, developmentally appropriate music lessons for grades K–8
- Build a warm, joyful, structured classroom aligned with The One City Way
- Differentiate instruction for multilingual learners and Scholars with IEPs
- Use EL-aligned strategies to develop ownership, creativity, and mastery
- Maintain strong routines that promote active, student-driven learning
- Lead concerts, sharings, and exhibitions of learning
- Develop and refine a K–8 music scope and sequence
- Integrate music into interdisciplinary projects and real-world learning
- Create opportunities for Scholars to explore musical interests and performance
- Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction
- Provide timely feedback that nurtures growth and confidence
- Maintain accurate records aligned with schoolwide standards
- Build strong, joyful relationships with families
- Engage families and community partners in performances and celebrations
- Communicate proactively and positively about Scholar progress
- Work closely with grade-level teams, specials teachers, and instructional leaders
- Participate in coaching, professional development, and EL training
- Support schoolwide routines (arrival, transitions, lunch, recess, dismissal)
- Contribute positively to a collaborative, mission-driven staff culture
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on education and experience
- 11-month schedule aligned to the school calendar
- 14 PTO days plus paid holidays, winter break, and spring break
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with 5.9% employer matching
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-campus infant and early learning care with discounted tuition
- Homeownership support through the Own-It Program ($19,000 down payment grants)
- Admission priority for age-eligible children of employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
