Music Teacher
About The Position
Music and Performing Arts Teachers at Chesterbrook Academy enrich students’ academic journeys by fostering a love of music and the performing arts. Working with students from Pre-K through 8th grade, the teacher creates and implements a vibrant arts curriculum covering vocal and instrumental music, movement, drama, and performance. The program emphasizes creativity, confidence, collaboration, and cultural appreciation. The role also involves organizing school-wide performances, showcases, and community events; collaborating with teachers across grade levels to integrate performing arts with other curriculum areas; building positive relationships with students, families, and the school community; and maintaining safe, inclusive classroom environments and resources that support artistic expression.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Performing Arts, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience teaching music and/or theater in a PK–5 school setting.
- Ability to direct musical ensembles, choirs, or theatrical productions.
- Strong communication and classroom management skills.
- Flexibility, creativity, and a passion for working with young learners.
- Ability to successfully pass a state and federal background check.
- Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak English.
- Often carry, lift, and use repetitive or fine hand movements; occasionally push, pull, or bend; regularly hear and use clear vision with or without correction.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Music Education, Performing Arts, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver engaging lessons in general music, vocal and instrumental instruction, and performing arts tailored to developmental stages.
- Organize school-wide performances, showcases, and community events that highlight student growth and achievement.
- Collaborate with teachers across grade levels to integrate performing arts with other areas of the curriculum.
- Build positive relationships with students, families, and the school community to support student development.
- Maintain classroom environments and resources that are safe, inclusive, and supportive of artistic expression.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and sick days
- 401k plan with company match
- Tuition discounts for your children
- Professional development
- Education reimbursement and partnerships
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Job Type
Full-time
