Music Teacher (Part Time)

The Girls' Middle School • Palo Alto, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Girls’ Middle School (GMS) is seeking a part-time Music Teacher. Since its founding in 1998, GMS has been committed to progressive education and innovative programming, educating the diverse middle school students who make up our vibrant, inclusive community. Our project-based curriculum encourages creative problem-solving, collaborative teamwork, and independent thought. GMS educates girls during a pivotal time in their lives. Students develop self-knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills supported by a staff highly attuned to their changing emotional and social needs. GMS encourages girls to find their voices, take risks, and become self-reliant. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching music or a related field and feel confident leading a classroom independently. They bring a passion for music-making and can joyfully communicate that energy to students. They are friendly, enthusiastic, proactive, and forward-thinking. They are detail-oriented, well-organized, able to design and implement curriculum aligned with GMS values, and possess strong time-management skills.

Requirements

• Experience teaching music or a related field, with confidence in leading a classroom independently
• Comfort with a range of musical approaches (vocal, instrumental, rhythm, and/or digital music tools)
• Commitment to experiential, project-based learning and progressive pedagogy
• Demonstrated focus on supporting girls in discovering their strengths and finding their voice
• Ability to positively engage students and collaborate closely with fellow educators
• Ability to be a self-starter who is organized, adaptable, and proactive in a dynamic classroom environment
• Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to guide students with clarity, warmth, and consistency

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage music classes, including planning and delivering engaging lessons in vocal and/or instrumental work, rhythm, and creative composition
• Create a classroom environment where students feel a strong sense of belonging and are excited to learn music
• Inspire students to experience music as a joyful, expressive, and meaningful process
• Design learning experiences that balance skill-building with open-ended exploration and creative risk-taking
• Nurture a supportive community where students build confidence, collaborate, and develop teamwork through ensemble and shared music-making
• Support students in developing curiosity and their individual musical voice
• Foster a classroom culture where students listen, contribute, and grow together with respect and care
• Establish clear routines and expectations that support focus, respect, and productive music-making
• Guide students in caring for shared instruments and materials, and maintaining a thoughtful learning environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed