Preschool Music Specialist - Part Time

Georgetown Hill•Hyattsville, MD

About The Position

Calling All Music Lovers! We are seeking a Part-Time Music Specialist to bring rhythm, movement, and a whole lot of joy to our preschoolers across several campuses. Details Position: Music Specialist (Part-Time) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–1:00 PM Campuses: Apple Ridge/Gaithersburg, Darnestown, North Potomac, and Greenwood/Hyattsville As our new Music Specialist, you’ll: Lead playful, engaging music enrichment sessions for preschool students Introduce children to rhythm, instruments, songs, and creative movement Spread positivity (and catchy tunes!) across our campuses Partner with teachers to help make each classroom sing—literally This role is mornings only (9:30 AM–1:00 PM), Monday–Friday, making it a great option for someone looking to add a creative specialty to their schedule. There may also be opportunities to grow into a full-time position . Because you’ll be visiting multiple Georgetown Hill locations, you’ll need reliable transportation —and a playlist for the drive doesn’t hurt. 😉 Travel to the following locations is required: Apple Ridge/Gaithersburg - Tucked into the Montgomery Village neighborhoods, our campus serves upper Montgomery County; Germantown, Gaithersburg, Clarksburg, and Goshen areas. Darnestown - This beautiful campus is located right in the heart of Darnestown on Route 28, convenient to Gaithersburg, Germantown, Kentlands, and North Potomac North Potomac - Our campus is just down from the intersection of Route 28 and Muddy Branch Road. Conveniently located close to RIO, Downtown Crown, Kentlands, and more Greenwood/Hyattsville - Our campus is an approved private school and NAEYC-accredited. Serving both federal employees and the surrounding community. Located next door to PG Plaza (Metro Accessible) Who Will Love This Job Teachers who light up when music starts playing Anyone who enjoys working with preschoolers through playful, hands-on experiences Someone excited to be a “traveling specialist” across our GHES community Educators looking for a flexible part-time role with room to grow

Requirements

The minimum requirements for Music Specialists in our preschool program are the MSDE 90hr Preschool Certification or a CDA with the preschool endorsement.
Proficiency in at least one instrument
Comfortable singing in front of groups of children and teachers
The ability to manage the physical demands of a preschool setting. This includes but is not limited to: sitting on the floor, getting up quickly from the floor, lifting up to 40 pounds, reaching and lifting above your head, etc.
Reliable transportation (this position requires local travel)
Understanding of the principles of child development and teaching methods
A personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-tempered
Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality
Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task
Team-oriented and willing to work with others
Per Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care regulations, all applicants must submit to and successfully pass a state and federal background check as a contingency of employment.
Applicants for our federal center campuses must receive GSA-security clearance through a government background screening.