Upper School Head Music Teacher
About The Position
Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS) invites applications for a full-time Upper School Head Music Teacher beginning August 2026. Head Teachers support the mission of the school by overseeing the safety and well-being of the students in advisory, content area classes, core classrooms, and homeroom classes, by monitoring and stimulating educational and social-emotional growth within the framework of the school’s mission by designing a challenging, creative, and developmentally appropriate curriculum to teach students with learning disabilities. The Quaker beliefs, testimonies, and practices are integrated into our work with students, colleagues, families, and the broader community.
Requirements
- MA required in the content area; special education experience a plus
- Experience in contemporary music, preferably rock or modern band, including experience teaching both instrumentalists and vocalists.
- The ability to teach audio/music production and beat-making.
- 3-5 years of direct teaching experience; independent or charter school experience a plus
- Strong oral and written communication with parents, children, and colleagues
- Commitment to equity and justice, including knowledge and skills related to cultural competencies
- The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Growth mindset and the ability to use feedback to improve practice
- Familiarity with new technologies; GSuite and Veracross a plus
Nice To Haves
- special education experience a plus
- independent or charter school experience a plus
- GSuite and Veracross a plus
Responsibilities
- Differentiate teaching methods, instructional materials, and assessment tools to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Implement individualized and differentiated student plans for homework, organization, and behavior; assign and provide prompt feedback to classwork and homework
- Participate in all CSE reviews and meetings and testify at impartial hearings
- Collaborate with division directors/academic dean, Speech-Language Pathologist professionals, occupational therapists, and counseling team members to address students’ needs
- Work with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs
- Write, edit, and submit timely trimester reports, grades, recommendations, evaluations, and other requests as needed
- Act as the advocate for homeroom students, supporting each student in their relationships with other teachers and working with the cooperating homeroom teacher to be the primary point person with parents
- Supervise homeroom students when participating in division-wide and school-wide activities such as silence, assembly, and meeting special guests
- Participate fully in the life of the school, including professional development, MMFS committees, weekly faculty meetings, regular supervisory meetings, and all school silence and staff meetings
- Supervise student activities, including study hall, student trips (including overnight trips), advisory, student clubs, etc.
- Understand and participate in all school-wide diversity and equity initiatives
- Examine administrative practice through the lens of race, identity, equity, and privilege
- Provide an equitable framework for leadership decisions
- Support a school culture that allows for social identities to feel welcome
Benefits
- The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 – $85,000, with the potential to reach up to $115,000 commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
