Music Teacher (Part Time)

The Girls' Middle School • Palo Alto, CA

19h • 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 diverse middle school students in a 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, helping them develop self-knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching music or a related field, feel confident leading a classroom independently, and bring a passion for music-making that they can joyfully communicate to students. They should be friendly, enthusiastic, proactive, and forward-thinking, with strong organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to design and implement curriculum aligned with GMS values.

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