Music Teacher

Falmouth Public Schools•Falmouth, MA

About The Position

Mullen-Hall School is seeking a Music Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher will instruct students in general music and collaborate with instructional leaders and grade-level colleagues to develop and implement curriculum aligned with state learning standards. The role includes designing and revising curricular units and proficiency scales, planning instruction, and using varied teaching methods—including Conversational Solfege, Orff, and Kodály—to support student achievement and engagement. The teacher will promote excellence, equity, and inclusion; support students with varied learning needs; maintain a safe and supportive classroom; assess learning; and contribute to school-wide culture and literacy planning. The teacher accepts supervision from the Fine Arts Department Head and Principal, attends required professional meetings, and pursues ongoing professional growth. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the Principal, Department Head, or Director of Teaching & Learning.

Requirements

Massachusetts licensure as an elementary music teacher.
Bachelor’s degree or higher with a concentration in Music Education.
Successful experience as an elementary-level general music teacher.
Proficiency in music technology, piano/keyboard, and vocal/singing skills.
Proficient classroom management skills.
Familiarity with rubrics and assessment strategies.
Other qualifications may be accepted if deemed acceptable and appropriate by the Superintendent of Schools.

Nice To Haves

SEI endorsement.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in general music.
Develop curricular objectives and implementation strategies aligned with state curriculum framework learning standards, in collaboration with instructional leadership and grade-level colleagues.
Design, implement, and revise curricular units and proficiency scales for standards and subjects.
Develop daily and long-range course plans that relate instruction to student needs, curricular objectives, and state learning standards.
Use varied teaching techniques, including Conversational Solfege, Orff, and Kodály, to support student achievement and engagement.
Use instructional practices that address the unique needs of all students, including advanced students, multilingual English language learners, and students requiring 504 plan or special education accommodations and modifications.
Employ classroom management strategies to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
Collaborate with teachers in other disciplines to develop a positive and inclusive school-wide culture.
Regularly evaluate classroom activities in relation to educational goals.
Maintain attendance and grade records.
Accept supervision and guidance from the Fine Arts Department Head and Principal.
Attend professional meetings as required and scheduled.
Contribute to school-wide literacy planning and curriculum decisions based on current reading research.
Pursue professional growth through meetings, seminars, courses, and other endorsed professional learning.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Principal, Department Head, and/or Director of Teaching & Learning.